The Secret Agent (1996)

  • R
  • 11/08/1996 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 35m

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.

Overview

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.

Christopher Hampton

Writer, Director

Joseph Conrad

Novel

Cast

Bob Hoskins's headshot

Bob Hoskins

Verloc
Patricia Arquette's headshot

Patricia Arquette

Winnie
Jim Broadbent's headshot

Jim Broadbent

Chief Inspector Heat
Christian Bale's headshot

Christian Bale

Stevie
Gérard Depardieu's headshot

Gérard Depardieu

Ossipon
Eddie Izzard's headshot

Eddie Izzard

Vladimir
Peter Vaughan's headshot

Peter Vaughan

The Driver
Robin Williams's headshot

Robin Williams

The Professor (uncredited)

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