Released
The Secret Agent
November 8 1996 (about 28 years ago)Rating
53
Based on
36 reviews
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.
- Director: Christopher Hampton
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Runtime: 1 h 35 m
- Country: United Kingdom
- Companies: Capitol Films, World Film Music Limited, Fox Searchlight Pictures
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.
