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Binding: DVD
EAN: 0871402550598
Feature: THIS DVD WILL NOT WORK ON STANDARD US DVD PLAYER
Format: Import, PAL, Widescreen
Label: Indies
Languages: EnglishUnknownEnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0DutchSubtitled
Manufacturer: Indies
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Indies
Region Code: 2
Running Time: 90 minutes
Studio: Indies
Features:- THIS DVD WILL NOT WORK ON STANDARD US DVD PLAYER
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Netherlands released, PAL/Region 2 DVD:it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ),Dutch ( Subtitles ),WIDESCREEN, SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s),SYNOPSIS: This action drama concerns political unrest and personal crises set against the battle for a free Ireland in Belfast in 1983. Gingy McAnally (Anthony Brophy) is a member of the Irish Republican Army who, after serving a stretch in prison, is once again called upon by the IRA to work with them. While McAnally is not certain if he wants to get involved with "the troubles" again, he grudgingly agrees after the safety of his wife and children is threatened by IRA henchmen. However, McAnally is soon busted by Lt. David Ferris (Cary Elwes), a British army officer, and is ruthlessly interrogated by Chief Inspector Rennie (Timothy Dalton), one of the leaders of the Belfast Police who is determined to put the rebels out of business. Rennie convinces McAnally that his only hope is to admit to everything he knows about the IRA and its members; McAnally sheepishly goes along with Rennie's demands, and in time, he strikes up a friendship with Ferris. However, McAnally discovers that betraying the IRA has put his life in grave danger; just as significantly, his wife and family are no longer sure that they can trust him after he turns in his comrades.
SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Venice Film Festival,
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I watched the VHS version purchased some years ago. I am a big Timothy Dalton fan but this is far from his best work. The scenes are disconnected and the sound quality is poor. The Irish accent gets in the way of understanding conversations, and therefore the plot. Having spent some time in Northern Ireland, I know the history of the IRA "revolution" but if not for the news stories of that time, the story would not be revealed very well.
Rating:  -
I'm so disappointed this is not on DVD. I don't want to be without a copy, so I bought two used copies--the second for backup in case anything happens to the first. This is a compelling story with great acting. The integrity of the character that Elwes portrays is inspiring and memorable. It is available on DVD, but only in a Region 2 format. I hope it will someday be offered in a Region 1.
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This is a must-see movie for anyone interested in Ireland, human nature under stress, the IRA, police work, urban guerilla warfare, superb acting, great direction, or simply a wonderfully compelling story. How and why someone would turn informer, how others would relate to him and vice versa -- the way this movie presents these and other issues is superbly well done and the acting is absolutely convincing. Having read the other reviews, I was prepared to find the Dalton character (lead RUC inspector) ... Read More
Rating:  -
Another dark, depressing--but, unfortunately, authentic--tale of the British governing of Northern Ireland. Cary Elwes plays a sympathetic British soldier (there are a few) whose kindly feelings get him into trouble, and Timothy Dalton plays an over-the-top version of the British oppressor tyring to utilize an informant without destroying him before he can be of use. Dalton, an actor I have liked very much when he was really making an effort, here seems to have abandoned all restraint in his portrayal ... Read More
Rating:  -
Above average film about one man's decision to get out of the IRA (easier said than done) by turning "informant" (hence the name of the movie). Other than Timothy Dalton's usual overacting, the performances all around are quite good - a very worthwhile movie with excellent music by The Pogues and Shane McGowan.
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