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1996

The Secret Agent

Directed by Christopher Hampton
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.

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.

Duration

1h 35m

Released

November 8, 1996

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5.3

Rating38

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Lists9

Cast11

  • Bob Hoskins
  • Patricia Arquette
  • Jim Broadbent
  • Christian Bale
  • Gérard Depardieu
  • Eddie Izzard
  • Peter Vaughan
  • Robin Williams
  • Elizabeth Spriggs

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