United States / Nov 08, 1996 / R
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Robin Williams | The Professor (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Spriggs | Winnie's Mother |
| Neville Phillips | Ticket Clark |
| Ralph Nossek | Yundt |
Genres
DramaThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Secret Agent |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Capitol Films, World Film Music Limited, Fox Searchlight Pictures |
| Release date | 8 novembre 1996 |
| Executive producer | Bob Hoskins |
| Production | Norma Heyman, Joyce Herlihy |
| Writer | Christopher Hampton, Joseph Conrad |
| Casting | Janey Fothergill |
| Editing | George Akers |
| Cinematography | Denis Lenoir |
| Assistant directors | Christopher Hampton |
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| Lighting | John Higgins |
| Camera operators | Denis Lenoir |
| Additional photography | Denis Lenoir |
| Production design | Caroline Amies, Frank Walsh, George Dean |
| Art direction | Frank Walsh, Caroline Amies, George Dean |
| Set decoration | Frank Walsh, Caroline Amies, George Dean |
| Stunts | Gary Powell |
| Music | Philip Glass, Graham Daniel, Peter Lindsay, Jason Adams, Ray Merrin |
| Sound | Philip Glass, Graham Daniel, Peter Lindsay, Jason Adams, Ray Merrin |
| Costume design | Anushia Nieradzik, Christine Whitney, Jenny Shircore, Norma Webb |
| Makeup | Anushia Nieradzik, Christine Whitney, Jenny Shircore, Norma Webb |
| Hairstyling | Anushia Nieradzik, Christine Whitney, Jenny Shircore, Norma Webb |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Jan 01, 1997 / 12
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