Movie

The Secret Agent

★ 8.5(2)1992

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Director: David Drury
Release date: 1992-10-28
Language: EN
Status: Released

About The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent is a 1992 movie, directed by David Drury, starring David Suchet, Cheryl Campbell and Peter Capaldi. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Secret Agent in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

1992 BBC adaptation of the Joseph Conrad novel of 1907 concerning the mostly inactive spy Alfred Verloc, who is ordered by his superior Mr Vladimir to carry out a terrorist act. Verloc reluctantly plans the operation, seeking help from The Professor. Verloc is also an informant for the police and the Assistant Commissioner and Chief Inspector Heat add additional pressure on Verloc and his attempts to carry out his plan. Verloc’s subsequent actions gravely affect his wife who is devoted to her mentally unbalanced brother Stevie.

Cast

David Suchet

Alfred Verloc

Cheryl Campbell

Winnie Verloc

Peter Capaldi

Mr Vladimir

Warren Clarke

Chief Inspector Heat

Janet Suzman

Margaret, Duchess of Chester

Richard Stirling

Stevie

Alfred Lynch

The Professor

David Schofield

Ossipon

John Benfield

Michaelis

Patrick Malahide

Assistant Commissioner

Stratford Johns

Home Secretary

Fiona Mollison

Annie

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Secret Agent in United Kingdom?+

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Is The Secret Agent on Netflix?+

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Who stars in The Secret Agent?+

The Secret Agent stars David Suchet, Cheryl Campbell, Peter Capaldi, Warren Clarke and Janet Suzman.

When did The Secret Agent come out?+

The Secret Agent is a 1992 movie directed by David Drury.

Who directed The Secret Agent?+

The Secret Agent was directed by David Drury.