Secret Agent (1936): movie guide

What is Secret Agent about?

During World War I, a novelist declared dead is recruited by British intelligence and sent to Switzerland under a new identity to assassinate a German spy. Teamed with a fellow agent posing as his wife and an eccentric assassin known as “the General,” the trio close in on their target — until two of them grow ambivalent when their duty to the mission clashes with their consciences.

Cast highlights

Secret Agent features Madeleine Carroll, John Gielgud, Peter Lorre, Robert Young, Percy Marmont, Florence Kahn. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1936-05-11. Runtime: 86 minutes. TMDB score: 6.1/10 (179 votes). Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Secret Agent?

Secret Agent is listed as Thriller, Mystery, Romance on TMDB.

How long is Secret Agent?

Secret Agent runs about 86 minutes.

Who stars in Secret Agent?

Cast highlights include Madeleine Carroll, John Gielgud, Peter Lorre, Robert Young, Percy Marmont, Florence Kahn.

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