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The Secret Agent

1996 • 1h35m Drama, Thriller

Rating

5.5/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Christopher Hampton

Screenplay

Christopher Hampton

Cast

Bob Hoskins

Patricia Arquette

Jim Broadbent

Release date

11/8/1996

Status

Released

Origin country

US

GB

Vote count

43