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The Secret Agent

5.6/10
TMDB47 votes
Original: 95 min

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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About 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.

The Secret Agent (1996) is a film in the drama, thriller genres. Directed by . The cast includes Bob Hoskins, Patricia Arquette, Jim Broadbent, Christian Bale.

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Original language
Runtime
95 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United Kingdom
Production companies
Capitol Films, World Film Music Limited, Fox Searchlight Pictures
Writers
Christopher Hampton

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What is The Secret Agent about?

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.

Who stars in The Secret Agent?

Bob Hoskins, Patricia Arquette, Jim Broadbent, Christian Bale, Gérard Depardieu, Suzy Eddie Izzard. See the cast cards above for character names.

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