

Information
Release DateNovember 8, 1996
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased
ProductionCapitol Films, World Film Music Limited + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
5.6
44 votesPopularity1
The Secret Agent
"In Victorian London, a city of spies, one woman is about to be caught in a web of conspiracy and only one man has the power to protect her."
Synopsis
In 1880s London, pornographic bookseller Verloc is a double agent for the Russian government, providing information to Chief Inspector Heat about a lazy anarchist organization. In order for the anarchists to be arrested, an act of terrorism must occur. So Verloc decides to set up bombs – which leads to tragedy – not only for himself but also for his family, including wife Winnie and brother-in-law, Stevie.
Cast & Crew
Director

Featured Cast

Bob Hoskins
Verloc

Patricia Arquette
Winnie

Jim Broadbent
Chief Inspector Heat

Christian Bale
Stevie

Gérard Depardieu
Ossipon



