The Secret Agent
(1992)

Released: 1992-10-28

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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.

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David Suchet

as Alfred Verloc

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Cheryl Campbell

as Winnie Verloc

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Peter Capaldi

as Mr Vladimir

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Warren Clarke

as Chief Inspector Heat

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Janet Suzman

as Margaret, Duchess of Chester

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Alfred Lynch

as The Professor

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John Benfield

as Michaelis

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Patrick Malahide

as Assistant Commissioner

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