The Secret Agent (1996)
Starring Bob Hoskins, Patricia Arquette, Jim Broadbent
Directed by Christopher Hampton
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.
Runtime: 95 min.
Rating: 5.2
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Genres: Drama,Thriller
Keywords: bomb,mentally disabled,brother-in-law,wife,police inspector,greenwich london,older husband,shop owner
Cast
Verloe
Winnie
Chief Inspector Heat
Stevie
Ossipon
Vladimir
The Driver
Assassin (uncredited)