The Secret Agent
Synopsis
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.
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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
Stratford Johns
Home Secretary
Fiona Mollison
Annie
Doreen Mantle
Mrs Waller
Nicholas Gecks
Toodles
John Gabriel
Yundt
David Ryall
Wurme
Edmund Dehn
Bertrand
Timothy Morand
Rocas
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Drury
- Screenplay & Story
- Dusty Hughes, Joseph Conrad
- Original Title
- The Secret Agent
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Drury
Dusty Hughes, Joseph Conrad
Colin Tucker
Department Leadership Roster
David Drury
Director
Dusty Hughes
Writer
Colin Tucker
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Agent
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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 principal cast of The Secret Agent includes David Suchet, Cheryl Campbell, Peter Capaldi, Warren Clarke, Janet Suzman.
When was The Secret Agent released and how long is it?
The Secret Agent was released in 1992 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is The Secret Agent based on a book or true story?
The Secret Agent is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Conrad".