The Secret Agent

54%% | Nov 08, 1996 | 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.

Featured Cast

Christopher Hampton
Director
Christopher Hampton
Writer

Cast

Bob Hoskins
Verloc
Jim Broadbent
Chief Inspector Heat
Eddie Izzard
Vladimir
Peter Vaughan
The Driver
Robin Williams
The Professor (uncredited)
Elizabeth Spriggs
Winnie's Mother
Neville Phillips
Ticket Clark

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