The Secret Agent (1992)
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.
Director: David Drury
Release Date: October 28, 1992
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
- John Benfield - Michaelis
- Patrick Malahide - Assistant Commissioner
Screenplay
- Dusty Hughes
- Joseph Conrad (Novel)
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David Drury
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Secret Agent about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Secret Agent?
- The Secret Agent was directed by David Drury.
- Who stars in The Secret Agent?
- The Secret Agent stars David Suchet, Cheryl Campbell, Peter Capaldi, Warren Clarke, Janet Suzman, Richard Stirling.