The Secret Agent
The Secret Agent

Information

Release DateNovember 8, 1996
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased
ProductionCapitol Films, World Film Music Limited + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
5.6
44 votes
Popularity1

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

Christopher Hampton
Christopher Hampton

Featured Cast

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Verloc

Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette

Winnie

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Chief Inspector Heat

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Stevie

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

Ossipon

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