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The Secret Agent 1996 Directed by Christopher Hampton

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.

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.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 8 November 1996
95 mins
Cast
Bob Hoskins Verloc
Jim Broadbent Chief Inspector Heat
Eddie Izzard Vladimir
Peter Vaughan The Driver
Robin Williams The Professor (uncredited)
Elizabeth Spriggs Winnie's Mother
Neville Phillips Ticket Clark