The Secret Agent (1996)

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.

Directed by: Christopher Hampton

Starring: Bob Hoskins, Patricia Arquette, Jim Broadbent, Christian Bale, Gérard Depardieu, Eddie Izzard

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