The Secret Agent

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

David Suchet

Alfred Verloc

Age : N/A | Popularity : 63%

Cheryl Campbell

Winnie Verloc

Age : N/A | Popularity : 56%

Peter Capaldi

Mr Vladimir

Age : 66 | Popularity : 100%

Warren Clarke

Chief Inspector Heat

Age : N/A | Popularity : 42%

Janet Suzman

Margaret, Duchess of Chester

Age : 85 | Popularity : 34%

Richard Stirling

Stevie

Age : N/A | Popularity : 8%

Alfred Lynch

The Professor

Age : 72 | Popularity : 19%

David Schofield

Ossipon

Age : N/A | Popularity : 22%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	David Drury
Writing	Writer	Dusty Hughes
	Novel	Joseph Conrad
Production	Producer	Colin Tucker
Department	Role	Name

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