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The Secret Agent (1996)

R ★ 5.5/10 95 min Drama, Thriller United Kingdom English
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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.

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.

Top Cast

Bob Hoskins
Bob Hoskins Verloc
Patricia Arquette
Patricia Arquette Winnie
Jim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent Chief Inspector Heat
Christian Bale
Christian Bale Stevie
Gérard Depardieu
Gérard Depardieu Ossipon
Eddie Izzard
Eddie Izzard Vladimir
Peter Vaughan
Peter Vaughan The Driver
Robin Williams
Robin Williams The Professor (uncredited)

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