The Secret Agent

1h 35min

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.

Production Companies

Capitol Films

World Film Music Limited

Fox Searchlight Pictures

Cast

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Chief Inspector Heat
Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard

Vladimir
Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

The Driver
Robin Williams

Robin Williams

The Professor (uncredited)
Elizabeth Spriggs

Elizabeth Spriggs

Winnie's Mother
Neville Phillips

Neville Phillips

Ticket Clark

Release date

8th Nov 1996

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English