The Secret Agent
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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."

1996 1h 35m ★ 5.5 (43 votes) Released

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.

Director

Christopher Hampton

Writer

Christopher Hampton

Rating
5.5
Runtime
95 min

Production

Capitol Films Capitol Films
World Film Music Limited
Fox Searchlight Pictures Fox Searchlight Pictures

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Keywords

mentally disabledbombwifebrother-in-lawpolice inspectorgreenwich londonolder husbandshop owner

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