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The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 8, 1996

Runtime

1h 35m

Genres

Drama, Thriller

User Score

53%

Original Title

The Secret Agent

Production Companies

Capitol Films, World Film Music Limited, Fox Searchlight Pictures

Director

Christopher Hampton

Description

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.