The Informant (1997)

Synopsis: Single-minded Chief Inspector Rennie plies an IRA defector for information leading to the capture of terrorists responsible for recent bombings, but his motives are less than pure--and his intent... Single-minded Chief Inspector Rennie plies an IRA defector for information leading to the capture of terrorists responsible for recent bombings, but his motives are less than pure--and his intent is less to promote peace than to punish. Filmed on location during a period of unrest in Dublin; the fake working title "Johnny Loves Suzie" was applied to convince residents that the story was a romantic comedy rather than a politically volatile thriller. Based on Gerald Seymour's novel "Field of Blood." Produced for Showtime. [More]

Starring: Timothy Dalton, Cary Elwes, Anthony Brophy, John Kavanaugh

Starring: Timothy Dalton, Cary Elwes, Anthony Brophy, John Kavanaugh, Sean McGinley, Frankie McCafferty, Stuart Graham, Gary Lydon, Simone Bendix, Paul Hickey, Ciaran Fitzgerald, Maria Lennon

Director: Jim McBride

Director: Jim McBride
Producer: Leon Falk
Story: Gerald Seymour
Screenwriter: Nicholas Meyer
Composer: Shane MacGowan

[See More Credits]