The Secret Agent

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Bob Hoskins Verloc

Patricia Arquette Winnie

Jim Broadbent Chief Inspector Heat

Christian Bale Stevie

Gérard Depardieu Ossipon