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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 World Film Music Limited
Fox Searchlight PicturesTop Billed Cast
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Keywords
mentally disabledbombwifebrother-in-lawpolice inspectorgreenwich londonolder husbandshop owner










