The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent

1992 · ★ 8.5

1992 BBC adaptation of the Joseph Conrad novel of 1907 concerning the mostly inactive spy Alfred Verloc, who is ordered by his superior Mr Vladimir to carry out a terrorist act. Verloc reluctantly plans the operation, seeking help from The Professor. Verloc is also an informant for the police and the Assistant Commissioner and Chief Inspector Heat add additional pressure on Verloc and his attempts to carry out his plan. Verloc’s subsequent actions gravely affect his wife who is devoted to her mentally unbalanced brother Stevie.

Directed by David Drury · Written by Dusty Hughes

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David Suchet Alfred Verloc
Cheryl Campbell Winnie Verloc
Peter Capaldi Mr Vladimir
Warren Clarke Chief Inspector Heat
Janet Suzman Margaret, Duchess of Chester
Richard Stirling Stevie
Alfred Lynch The Professor
David Schofield Ossipon
John Benfield Michaelis
Patrick Malahide Assistant Commissioner
Stratford Johns Home Secretary
Fiona Mollison Annie

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