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The Secret Agent

53 %|Nov 8, 1996|Drama, Thriller

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.

Featured Crew

Christopher Hampton
Writer
Christopher Hampton
Director
Joseph Conrad
Novel
Norma Heyman
Producer
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
Anushia Nieradzik
Costume Design
Caroline Amies
Production Design
Frank Walsh
Art Direction

Cast

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Jim Broadbent
Chief Inspector Heat
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Eddie Izzard
Vladimir
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Peter Vaughan
The Driver
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Robin Williams
The Professor (uncredited)
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Elizabeth Spriggs
Winnie's Mother
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Neville Phillips
Ticket Clark