The Secret Agent

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.

5.6 /10 44 votes
November 8, 1996 1h 35m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Christopher Hampton
Writers Christopher Hampton, Joseph Conrad
Studio Capitol Films
Rating 5.6/10
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Verloc

Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette

Winnie

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Chief Inspector Heat

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Stevie

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

Ossipon

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Vladimir

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

The Driver

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

The Professor (uncredited)

Elizabeth Spriggs

Elizabeth Spriggs

Winnie's Mother

Neville Phillips

Neville Phillips

Ticket Clark

Ralph Nossek

Ralph Nossek

Yundt

Frequently Asked Questions

The Secret Agent was released on November 8, 1996.

The runtime of The Secret Agent is 1h 35m.

The Secret Agent is a Drama, Thriller movie.

The Secret Agent has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Secret Agent is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Secret Agent was directed by Christopher Hampton.

The main cast of The Secret Agent includes Bob Hoskins, Patricia Arquette, Jim Broadbent.

The Secret Agent is originally in English.