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.
as Alfred Verloc
as Winnie Verloc
as Mr Vladimir
as Chief Inspector Heat
as Margaret, Duchess of Chester
as Stevie
as The Professor
as Ossipon
as Michaelis
as Assistant Commissioner
as Home Secretary
as Annie
as Mrs Waller
as Toodles
as Yundt
as Wurme
as Bertrand
as Rocas
