The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent(1996)

R
11/08/1996 (US)Drama, Thriller1h 35m
5.5

"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."

Overview

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.

Christopher Hampton

Director

Christopher Hampton

Writer