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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.

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