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The Informant

  • 1997
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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The Informant (1997)
Drama

A young I.R.A. member is forced to turn informant on his comrades, when he is caught in an assassination attempt on a judge.A young I.R.A. member is forced to turn informant on his comrades, when he is caught in an assassination attempt on a judge.A young I.R.A. 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
    • Nicholas Meyer
  • Stars
    • Anthony Brophy
    • Cary Elwes
    • Timothy Dalton
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    665
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jim McBride
    • Writers
      • Gerald Seymour
      • Nicholas Meyer
    • Stars
      • Anthony Brophy
      • Cary Elwes
      • Timothy Dalton
    • 18User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

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    Anthony Brophy
    Anthony Brophy
    • Gingy McAnally
    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Lt. David Ferris
    Timothy Dalton
    Timothy Dalton
    • DCI Rennie
    Maria Lennon
    Maria Lennon
    • Roisin McAnally
    John Kavanagh
    John Kavanagh
    • IRA Chief
    Sean McGinley
    Sean McGinley
    • Frankie Conroy
    Frankie McCafferty
    Frankie McCafferty
    • Dalton
    Stuart Graham
    Stuart Graham
    • Det. Astley
    Gary Lydon
    • Det. McDonough
    Sean Kearns
    • Det. Prentice
    B.J. Hogg
    B.J. Hogg
    • Constable Goss
    Ciarán Fitzgerald
    Ciarán Fitzgerald
    • Gerard McAnally
    Virginia Cole
    • Roisin's Ma
    Gary Lammin
    Gary Lammin
    • Cpl. Jones
    James Gaddas
    James Gaddas
    • British I.O.
    Ian Gelder
    Ian Gelder
    • British C.O.
    Brian Mallon
    • Pronsias Reilly
    Paul Hickey
    Paul Hickey
    • Father Francis
    • Director
      • Jim McBride
    • Writers
      • Gerald Seymour
      • Nicholas Meyer
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    • Trivia
      During filming in Ireland, the working title "Johnny Loves Suzie" was used so as not to attract the attention of any terrorist groups. However, it hardly could obscure the fact that armored vehicles and armed police and soldiers were featured in the film.
    • Goofs
      In one scene, the Union Flag is upside down.
    • Quotes

      Dalton: We don't like names.

      Gingy McAnally: That's because you're riddled with touts. Informers. Weren't any informers in my time.

      Frankie Conroy: Your time's not done, Gingy.

      Gingy McAnally: I'm out. I quit. I'm not going back to prison for anyone.

      Frankie Conroy: You made an oath, boy.

      Dalton: An oath for life.

    User reviews18

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    7/10
    A familiar plot
    we've seen this story before in different variations, however overall this isn't bad. Some good acting especially (and as usual ) by Dalton.One is able to identify easily with this version because it's the most recent, but still nothing can quite surpass the excellent 1935 film.All'n all, it's worth seeing.
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    • pbalos
    • Aug 8, 2000

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    • Release date
      • January 2, 1998 (Turkey)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Field of Blood
    • Filming locations
      • County Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Entertainment
      • Johnny Loves Suzie Productions
      • Showtime Networks
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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