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The Secret Agent (1996)
Director: Christopher Hampton
Cast: Bob Hoskins, Patricia Arquette, Jim Broadbent, Christian Bale
5.6
50%Runtime95 min
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The 1996 film The Secret Agent, directed by Christopher Hampton, received a mixed critical reception, with a 50% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film's public reception was also somewhat divided, earning a 5.6/10 rating on IMDb. It did not receive any significant awards recognition.
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Fans of gripping thrillers and character-driven dramas will appreciate this 1996 film directed by Christopher Hampton, which features compelling performances from a stellar cast including Bob Hoskins, Patricia Arquette, and Christian Bale in the tense story of a double agent caught in a deadly web of espionage and tragedy.
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The Secret Agent is a 1996 British drama-thriller film written and directed by Christopher Hampton and starring Bob Hoskins and Patricia Arquette. It is adapted from Joseph Conrad's 1907 novel of the same name.
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