The Informant
1997, English. Directed by Jim McBride.
Even freedom has its price.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Jim McBrideDirector
- Cary ElwesLt. David Ferris
- Anthony BrophyGingy McAnally
- Timothy DaltonDCI Rennie
- Maria LennonRoisin McAnally
- Sean McGinleyFrankie Conroy
- John KavanaghIRA Chief
- Frankie McCaffertyDalton
- Stuart GrahamDet. Asley
- Gary LydonDet. McDonough
- Sean KearnsDet. Prentice
- B.J. HoggConstable Goss
- Ciarán FitzgeraldGerard McAnally
Details
- Released
- 15 March 1997
- Country
- Ireland, United States of America
- Written by
- Nicholas Meyer
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What The Informant is based on
The Informant is adapted from a novel.
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How long is The Informant?
The Informant runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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The Informant is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Informant on?
The Informant isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 March 1997. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Informant?
If you liked The Informant, try '71, Fifty Dead Men Walking, The Siege of Jadotville.
Who directed The Informant?
The Informant (1997) was directed by Jim McBride and stars Cary Elwes, Anthony Brophy, Timothy Dalton.
What is The Informant based on?
The Informant is adapted from a novel.