
The Secret Agent

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.
Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best International Feature Film (2026)
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Based on
Based on The Secret Agent
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Setting
Set in London
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Music
Music by Philip Glass
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Denis Lenoir
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Christopher HamptonWriter
- Joseph ConradNovel
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 8, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Streaming on
In the United States
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