8.5The Secret Agent · 1992
The Secret Agent (1992) is a film directed by David Drury, starring David Suchet, Cheryl Campbell, Peter Capaldi.
8.5Overview
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, Cheryl Campbell, Peter Capaldi, Warren Clarke, Janet Suzman, Richard Stirling, Alfred Lynch, David Schofield
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What is "The Secret Agent" about?
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.
When was "The Secret Agent" released?
The Secret Agent was released in 1992.
Who stars in "The Secret Agent"?
The cast includes David Suchet, Cheryl Campbell, Peter Capaldi, Warren Clarke.
