The Secret Agent

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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.

Cast

Photo of David Suchet

David Suchet

Alfred Verloc

Photo of Cheryl Campbell

Cheryl Campbell

Winnie Verloc

Photo of Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi

Mr Vladimir

Photo of Warren Clarke

Warren Clarke

Chief Inspector Heat

Photo of Janet Suzman

Janet Suzman

Margaret, Duchess of Chester

Photo of Alfred Lynch

Alfred Lynch

The Professor

Photo of John Benfield

John Benfield

Michaelis

Photo of Patrick Malahide

Patrick Malahide

Assistant Commissioner

Photo of Stratford Johns

Stratford Johns

Home Secretary

Photo of Doreen Mantle

Doreen Mantle

Mrs Waller

Photo of Edmund Dehn

Edmund Dehn

Bertrand

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