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The Secret Agent

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1996-11-08

Runtime: 95 mins

Director: Christopher Hampton

Writer: Christopher Hampton

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama, Thriller

Original title: The Secret Agent

Production Companies: Capitol Films, World Film Music Limited, Fox Searchlight Pictures

Production Countries: United Kingdom

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