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The Informant

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
655
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
655
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jim McBride
  • Writers
    • Gerald Seymour(book)
    • Nicholas Meyer(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Brophy
    • Cary Elwes
    • Timothy Dalton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jim McBride
  • Writers
    • Gerald Seymour(book)
    • Nicholas Meyer(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Brophy
    • Cary Elwes
    • Timothy Dalton
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    • 18User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

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    The Informant (1997)
    The Informant (1997)
    Cary Elwes in The Informant (1997)
    Cary Elwes in The Informant (1997)
    Timothy Dalton and Anthony Brophy in The Informant (1997)
    Cary Elwes and Anthony Brophy in The Informant (1997)
    Maria Lennon in The Informant (1997)
    Timothy Dalton in The Informant (1997)
    Maria Lennon in The Informant (1997)
    Maria Lennon in The Informant (1997)
    Anthony Brophy in The Informant (1997)
    Maria Lennon in The Informant (1997)

    Top cast

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    Anthony Brophy
    Anthony Brophy
    • Gingy McAnallyas Gingy McAnally
    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Lt. David Ferrisas Lt. David Ferris
    Timothy Dalton
    Timothy Dalton
    • DCI Rennieas DCI Rennie
    Maria Lennon
    Maria Lennon
    • Roisin McAnallyas Roisin McAnally
    John Kavanagh
    John Kavanagh
    • IRA Chiefas IRA Chief
    Sean McGinley
    Sean McGinley
    • Frankie Conroyas Frankie Conroy
    Frankie McCafferty
    Frankie McCafferty
    • Daltonas Dalton
    Stuart Graham
    Stuart Graham
    • Det. Astleyas Det. Astley
    Gary Lydon
    • Det. McDonoughas Det. McDonough
    Sean Kearns
    • Det. Prenticeas Det. Prentice
    B.J. Hogg
    • Constable Gossas Constable Goss
    Ciarán Fitzgerald
    Ciarán Fitzgerald
    • Gerard McAnallyas Gerard McAnally
    Virginia Cole
    • Roisin's Maas Roisin's Ma
    Gary Lammin
    Gary Lammin
    • Cpl. Jonesas Cpl. Jones
    James Gaddas
    James Gaddas
    • British I.O.as British I.O.
    Ian Gelder
    Ian Gelder
    • British C.O.as British C.O.
    Brian Mallon
    • Pronsias Reillyas Pronsias Reilly
    Paul Hickey
    Paul Hickey
    • Father Francisas Father Francis
    • Director
      • Jim McBride
    • Writers
      • Gerald Seymour(book)
      • Nicholas Meyer(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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

    Review
    Top review
    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

    Details

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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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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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