The Informant
“Even freedom has its price.”
Overview
A former Irish Republican Army fighter, Gingy McAnally (Anthony Brophy), is reluctant about being called back into service after serving time in prison. He executes the grisly task but ends up captured by a sympathetic British police lieutenant named Ferris (Cary Elwes). The intimidating Chief Inspector of the Belfast Police (Timothy Dalton) convinces Gingy that his best hope is to become an informant and turn in other IRA operatives. As Gingy's marriage unravels under the stress, he is forced to come to terms with the fact that in this war both sides lose. Three men, three political circles, each fighting for their lives, each with their own agenda in the battle for Northern Ireland.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Jim McBride
- Writers
- Gerald Seymour, Nicholas Meyer
- Producers
- Leon Falk, Steven-Charles Jaffe, Nicholas Meyer
- Production
- Showtime Networks, Johnny Loves Suzie Productions, Hallmark Entertainment
Frequently asked questions
What is The Informant rated?
The Informant has an audience rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 15 votes.
Who directed The Informant?
The Informant was directed by Jim McBride.
When was The Informant released?
The Informant was released in 1997.
