The Secret Agent
- Released on
- Runtime
- 95 mins
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.
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.
Cast
- Bob Hoskins
- Patricia Arquette
- Jim Broadbent
- Christian Bale
- Gérard Depardieu
- Eddie Izzard
- Peter Vaughan
- Robin Williams
- Elizabeth Spriggs
- Neville Phillips
- Ralph Nossek
Director
- Christopher Hampton
Producers
- Norma Heyman
