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The Secret Agent

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Released:1992-10-28

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Overview

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:

David Suchet

Character: Alfred Verloc

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Cheryl Campbell

Character: Winnie Verloc

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Peter Capaldi

Character: Mr Vladimir

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Warren Clarke

Character: Chief Inspector Heat

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Janet Suzman

Character: Margaret, Duchess of Chester

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Richard Stirling

Character: Stevie

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Alfred Lynch

Character: The Professor

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David Schofield

Character: Ossipon

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John Benfield

Character: Michaelis

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Patrick Malahide

Character: Assistant Commissioner

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Stratford Johns

Character: Home Secretary

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Fiona Mollison

Character: Annie

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Doreen Mantle

Character: Mrs Waller

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Nicholas Gecks

Character: Toodles

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John Gabriel

Character: Yundt

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David Ryall

Character: Wurme

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Edmund Dehn

Character: Bertrand

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Timothy Morand

Character: Rocas

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