The Secret Agent (1992)

Poster for The Secret Agent

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 & Crew

Director
David Drury
  • Profile picture of David Suchet
    Alfred Verloc David Suchet
  • Profile picture of Cheryl Campbell
    Winnie Verloc Cheryl Campbell
  • Profile picture of Peter Capaldi
    Mr Vladimir Peter Capaldi
  • Profile picture of Warren Clarke
    Chief Inspector Heat Warren Clarke
  • Profile picture of Janet Suzman
    Margaret, Duchess of Chester Janet Suzman
  • Profile picture of Richard Stirling
    Stevie Richard Stirling
  • Profile picture of Alfred Lynch
    The Professor Alfred Lynch
  • Profile picture of David Schofield
    Ossipon David Schofield

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