The Secret Agent
1992·Movie
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6.5
About
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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Is The Secret Agent worth watching?
53
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Secret Agent?
Critics41
Audiences60
Not quite. Audiences rate The Secret Agent higher (60) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is The Secret Agent in?
English
It was made in English.
In how many countries can I watch The Secret Agent?
2
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