The Secret Agent (1992)
October 28, 1992Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Cheryl Campbell
Winnie Verloc
Peter Capaldi
Mr. Vladimir
Janet Suzman
Margaret, Duchess of Chester
Richard Stirling
Stevie
Richard Stirling
Stevie
David Suchet
Alfred Verloc
Patrick Malahide
Assistant Commissioner
Warren Clarke
Chief Inspector Heat
Details.
Release DateOctober 28, 1992
StatusReleased
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The Secret Agent is a 1992 drama miniseries in three parts, made for the BBC. Directed by David Drury, it is the television adaptation of the 1907 novel The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad. Starring David Suchet, Cheryl Campbell, and Peter Capaldi, it was first shown in the United Kingdom from 28 October to 11 November 1992. In the U.S. it was the final production introduced for Masterpiece Theatre by host Alistair Cooke.