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 · 95 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Thriller
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.
Directed by Christopher Hampton · Written by Christopher Hampton
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Bob Hoskins Verloc -
Patricia Arquette Winnie -
Jim Broadbent Chief Inspector Heat -
Christian Bale Stevie -
Gérard Depardieu Ossipon -
Suzy Eddie Izzard Vladimir -
Peter Vaughan The Driver -
Robin Williams The Professor (uncredited) -
Elizabeth Spriggs Winnie's Mother -
Neville Phillips Ticket Clark -
Ralph Nossek Yundt
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