The Secret Agent
- Movies
- 1996-11-08
- EN
- Released
- 2h 35m
- GB
- Drama - Thriller
Production
Capitol Films, World Film Music Limited, Fox Searchlight Pictures
Tagline
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.
Storyline
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.
