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The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent

October 28, 1992 (32 years ago)

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
David Suchet

David Suchet

Alfred Verloc

Birthday: May 2, 1946

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Cheryl Campbell

Cheryl Campbell

Winnie Verloc

Birthday: May 22, 1949

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Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi

Mr Vladimir

Birthday: April 14, 1958

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Warren Clarke

Warren Clarke

Chief Inspector Heat

Birthday: April 26, 1947

45 November 12, 2014 (67)
Janet Suzman

Janet Suzman

Margaret, Duchess of Chester

Birthday: February 9, 1939

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Richard Stirling

Richard Stirling

Stevie

Birthday: September 6, 1962

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Alfred Lynch

Alfred Lynch

The Professor

Birthday: January 26, 1931

61 December 16, 2003 (72)
David Schofield

David Schofield

Ossipon

Birthday: December 16, 1951

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John Benfield

John Benfield

Michaelis

Birthday: September 11, 1951

41 June 16, 2020 (68)
Patrick Malahide

Patrick Malahide

Assistant Commissioner

Birthday: March 24, 1945

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