The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent — Plot

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.

• Release date
• October 28, 1992
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• Director
• David Drury

The Secret Agent — Cast

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