The Informant (1997)

A young IRA member is forced to turn informant on his comrades when he is caught in an assassination attempt on a judge.

Director:

Jim McBride

Writers:

Gerald Seymour (book), Nicholas Meyer (screenplay)

Stars:

Anthony Brophy, Cary Elwes, Timothy Dalton

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Brophy	...	Gingy McAnally
Cary Elwes	...	Lt. David Ferris
Timothy Dalton	...	DCI Rennie
Maria Lennon	...	Roisin McAnally
John Kavanagh	...	IRA Chief
Sean McGinley	...	Frankie Conroy
Frankie McCafferty	...	Dalton
Stuart Graham	...	Det. Astley
Gary Lydon	...	Det. McDonough
Sean Kearns	...	Det. Prentice
B.J. Hogg	...	Constable Goss
Ciarán Fitzgerald	...	Gerard McAnally
Virginia Cole	...	Roisin's Ma
Gary Lammin	...	Cpl. Jones
James Gaddas	...	British I.O.

Storyline

A young IRA member is forced to turn informant on his comrades when he is caught in an assassination attempt on a judge.

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Plot Keywords:

irish republican army | terrorism | ireland | independent film | based on book

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Taglines:

Even freedom has its price.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexuality and violence, including a rape scene

Details

Country:

Ireland USA

Language:

German English

Release Date:

2 January 1998 (Turkey)

Also Known As:

Field of Blood

Filming Locations:

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Entertainment, Johnny Loves Suzie Productions, Showtime Networks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

149 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

In one scene, the Union Flag is upside down.

User Reviews

Highly recommended!!!!

Engrossing, suspenseful, honest drama: the best film on "the troubles" ever made.

Put this up against the other IRA movies of recent years, and they pale by comparison.

A visceral experience of the tortured Irish landscape; characters of great depth and complexity.

An even-handed look at both sides of the coin, Protestant and Catholic. What goes on there is, after all, a tragedy for everyone.

This is a movie all should see.