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.”
5.5
Rating
(42 votes)
1h 35m
Runtime
1996
Released
6
Popularity
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
The Secret Agent
Release Date
1996-11-08
Languages
English
Directors
Writers
Christopher HamptonWriter
