The Secret Adversary
Synopsis
After a chance meeting and an indiscreet conversation, childhood friends Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley become involved in a convoluted intrigue led by a mysterious man known simply as Mr. Brown.
Top Cast
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Francesca Annis
Tuppence
James Warwick
Tommy
Gavan O'Herlihy
Julius P. Hersheimmer
Alec McCowen
Sir James Peel Edgerton
Honor Blackman
Rita Vandemeyer
Peter Barkworth
Mr. Carter
Toria Fuller
Jane Finn
John Fraser
Kramenin
George Baker
Whittington
Donald Houston
Boris
Joseph Brady
Dr. Hall
Wolf Kahler
The German
Reece Dinsdale
Albert
Peter Lovstrom
Henry
Matthew Scurfield
Conrad
Holly Watson
Child on Beach
Phyllida Hewat
Woman in Tea Shop
James Walker
First Clerk
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Wharmby
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Sandys
- Original Score
- Joseph Horovitz
- Original Title
- The Secret Adversary
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- ITV, LWT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Wharmby
Pat Sandys, Agatha Christie
Joseph Horovitz
Mike Humphreys
Ray Helm
Jack Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Wharmby
Director
James Dillon
Production Design
Mike Humphreys
Director of Photography
Bryan Bagge
Production Design
Jack Williams
Producer
Joseph Horovitz
Original Music Composer
Pat Sandys
Screenplay
Ray Helm
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Secret Adversary.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Adversary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret Adversary about?
After a chance meeting and an indiscreet conversation, childhood friends Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley become involved in a convoluted intrigue led by a mysterious man known simply as Mr. Brown.
Who directed The Secret Adversary?
The Secret Adversary was directed by Tony Wharmby.
Who stars in The Secret Adversary?
The principal cast of The Secret Adversary includes Francesca Annis, James Warwick, Gavan O'Herlihy, Alec McCowen, Honor Blackman.
When was The Secret Adversary released and how long is it?
The Secret Adversary was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Adversary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Adversary was composed by Joseph Horovitz.
Is The Secret Adversary based on a book or true story?
The Secret Adversary is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".