The Secret Agent (1996)
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.
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Bob HoskinsVerloc
Patricia ArquetteWinnie
Jim BroadbentChief Inspector Heat
Christian BaleStevie
Gérard DepardieuOssipon
Suzy Eddie IzzardVladimir
Peter VaughanThe Driver
Robin WilliamsAssassin (uncredited)
Elizabeth SpriggsWinnie's Mother
Neville PhillipsTicket ClarkKeywords
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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.
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The Secret Agent has a runtime of 95 minutes.
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