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Secret Agent (1936)

★ 6.4Not Rated86 minDirector: Alfred Hitchcock

1936 film by Alfred Hitchcock

Secret Agent is a 1936 British spy thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, adapted from the play by Campbell Dixon, which in turn is loosely based on two stories in the 1927 collection Ashenden: Or the British Agent by W. Somerset Maugham. The film stars Madeleine Carroll, Peter Lorre, John Gielgud, and Robert Young. It also features uncredited appearances by Michael Redgrave, future star of Hitchcock's The Lady Vanishes (1938), Michel Saint-Denis as the Coachman, and Michael Rennie in his film debut.

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FAQ

What is Secret Agent about?
Secret Agent (1936) — During the first world war, novelist Edgar Brodie is sent to Switzerland by the Intelligence Service. He has to kill a German agent. During the mission he meets a fake general first and then Elsa Carrington who helps him in his duty.
Is Secret Agent based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Secret Agent scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.