The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent (1996)

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.

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.

Date of release
1996-11-08
TMDB
5.6 / 10 (47)
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Director
Christopher Hampton

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: The Secret Agent
  • Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1

The Secret Agent is a 1996 British drama-thriller film written and directed by Christopher Hampton and starring Bob Hoskins and Patricia Arquette. It is adapted from Joseph Conrad's 1907 novel of the same name.

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