The Secret Agent
1996 · 95 MIN · IMDB 5.6 · 2,678 VOTES · DIR. Christopher Hampton
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 869 lines
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00:02:47 Shame on you, Michaelis!
00:05:22 - Hear, hear. - No, no, no. Patience is not submission.
00:07:24 It is, but all my most special friends call me Tom.
00:09:53 Well, Stevie was a disappointment to him.
00:12:17 the best of men can get tired, dear.
00:15:38 I thought I was never gonna get rid of'em tonight.
00:20:28 on his visit to Paris!
00:22:40 to instigate such a repression.
00:24:31 - It'll cost money. - Oh, no.
00:29:41 But you couldn't do without him, could you?
00:32:32 That's all that counts... force of personality.
00:34:43 Once you tighten the cap and make the connection...
00:37:49 Better at my work than you are.
00:40:49 Doesn't mean we can't issue a charge if we feel like it, sir.
00:42:38 So, in other words...
00:44:56 I believe I've heard you complain of the inefficiency of our police.
00:51:29 Did you know Mr. Verloc in France, perhaps?
00:54:53 A small matter. Perhaps you might be able to help us.
00:57:51 might be able to help me with my inquiries, that's all.
01:00:25 I've gotta trust somebody.
01:05:07 I sat for hours in the Cheshire Cheese worrying me head off.
01:08:50 Till the right moment.
01:18:07 Mrs. Verloc.
01:22:40 Yes?
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed869
Dialogue density9.1 lines / min
First line00:02:47
Final line01:22:40
Production Record
DirectorChristopher Hampton
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes2,678