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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.6 / 100
1996·Drama / Thriller·1h 35m

THE SECRET AGENT

“In Victorian London, a city of spies, one woman is about to be caught in a web of conspiracy and only one man has the power to protect her.”

In 1880s London, pornographic bookseller Verloc is a double agent for the Russian government, providing information to Chief Inspector Heat about a lazy anarchist organization. In order for the anarchists to be arrested, an act of terrorism must occur. So Verloc decides to set up bombs – which leads to tragedy – not only for himself but also for his family, including wife Winnie and brother-in-law, Stevie.

Above the Line
Christopher Hampton·DirectorChristopher Hampton·WriterJoseph Conrad·NovelDenis Lenoir·Director of PhotographyPhilip Glass·Original Music ComposerGeorge Akers·Editor
Cast
Bob Hoskins·VerlocPatricia Arquette·WinnieJim Broadbent·Chief Inspector HeatChristian Bale·StevieGérard Depardieu·OssiponEddie Izzard·VladimirPeter Vaughan·The DriverRobin Williams·The Professor (uncredited)Elizabeth Spriggs·Winnie's MotherNeville Phillips·Ticket Clark
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 1
Christopher Hampton·Director
Writing· 2
Christopher Hampton·WriterJoseph Conrad·Novel
Camera· 1
Denis Lenoir·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
George Akers·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Philip Glass·Original Music ComposerJason Adams·Foley EditorRay Merrin·Sound Re-Recording MixerPeter Lindsay·SoundGraham Daniel·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 6
Anushia Nieradzik·Costume DesignCaroline Amies·Production DesignFrank Walsh·Art DirectionGeorge Dean·PainterChristine Whitney·Makeup & HairNorma Webb·Makeup & Hair
Production· 4
Norma Heyman·ProducerBob Hoskins·Executive ProducerJaney Fothergill·CastingJoyce Herlihy·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 3
Gary Powell·Stunt DoubleJenny Shircore·HairstylistJohn Higgins·Gaffer
By the Numbers
67.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Mysterious, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man with a beard and dark hair, wearing a light-colored short-sleeved collared shirt, holds a red telephone receiver to his ear with his right hand. He stands”

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Key Elements
Red Telephone ReceiverTelephone BoothPhotographsWatch
Atmosphere
Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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