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The Secret Agent
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The Secret Agent

1996-11-08 · 95 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Christopher Hampton
Production companies
Capitol Films, World Film Music Limited, Fox Searchlight Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bob HoskinsBob HoskinsVerloc
Patricia ArquettePatricia ArquetteWinnie
Jim BroadbentJim BroadbentChief Inspector Heat
Christian BaleChristian BaleStevie
Gérard DepardieuGérard DepardieuOssipon
Suzy Eddie IzzardSuzy Eddie IzzardVladimir
Peter VaughanPeter VaughanThe Driver
Robin WilliamsRobin WilliamsThe Professor (uncredited)
Elizabeth SpriggsElizabeth SpriggsWinnie's Mother
Neville PhillipsNeville PhillipsTicket Clark
Ralph NossekRalph NossekYundt

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