---
title: "The Informant"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-informant-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 38275
imdb_id: "tt0119368"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Informant (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-informant-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Informant is a 1997 cable television movie produced by Showtime, directed by Jim McBride, and written by Nicholas Meyer based on the book Field of Blood by Gerald Seymour. The film stars Anthony Brophy, Cary Elwes, and Timothy Dalton. The story follows Gingy McAnally, a former Irish Republican Army fighter who is reluctant about being called back into service after serving time in prison. After executing a grisly task, he is captured by a sympathetic British police lieutenant named Ferris. The intimidating Chief Inspector of the Belfast Police convinces Gingy that his best hope is to become an informant and turn in other Irish Republican Army 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. The production involves three men navigating different political circles.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jim McBride
- **Networks / Studios**: Showtime Networks, Johnny Loves Suzie Productions, Hallmark Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cary Elwes** as *Lt. David Ferris*
- **Anthony Brophy** as *Gingy McAnally*
- **Timothy Dalton** as *DCI Rennie*
- **Maria Lennon** as *Roisin McAnally*
- **Sean McGinley** as *Frankie Conroy*
- **John Kavanagh** as *IRA Chief*
- **Frankie McCafferty** as *Dalton*
- **Stuart Graham** as *Det. Asley*
- **Gary Lydon** as *Det. McDonough*
- **Sean Kearns** as *Det. Prentice*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Informant online?
The Informant is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Informant worth watching?
The Informant holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 15 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, War for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Informant and when was it released?
The Informant is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Informant?
The Informant was directed by Jim McBride.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Informant — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38275)
- [The Informant (1997) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119368/fullcredits/cast)
- [The Informant (1997 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Informant_(1997_film))
- [The Informant (1997) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38275-the-informant/cast)

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