

The Secret Agent
1996-11-08 · 95 min · ★ 5.6
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 HoskinsVerloc
Patricia ArquetteWinnie
Jim BroadbentChief Inspector Heat
Christian BaleStevie
Gérard DepardieuOssipon
Suzy Eddie IzzardVladimir
Peter VaughanThe Driver
Robin WilliamsThe Professor (uncredited)
Elizabeth SpriggsWinnie's Mother
Neville PhillipsTicket Clark
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