The Secret Adversary(1983)
The Secret Adversary Synopsis
After a chance meeting and an indiscreet conversation, childhood friends Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley become involved in a convoluted intrigue led by a mysterious man known simply as Mr. Brown.
The Secret Adversary (1983) is a comedy, mystery and tv movie film directed by Tony Wharmby, released on October 9, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Francesca Annis, James Warwick, Gavan O'Herlihy and Alec McCowen. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Wharmby
- Writers:
- Agatha Christie, Pat Sandys
- Producers:
- Jack Williams
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Humphreys
- Composer:
- Joseph Horovitz
- Production:
- ITV, LWT
- Status:
- Released
The Secret Adversary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Francesca Annis
as Tuppence
James Warwick
as Tommy
Gavan O'Herlihy
as Julius P. Hersheimmer
Alec McCowen
as Sir James Peel Edgerton
Honor Blackman
as Rita Vandemeyer
Peter Barkworth
as Mr. Carter
- Toria Fuller
Toria Fuller
as Jane Finn
John Fraser
as Kramenin
George Baker
as Whittington
Donald Houston
as Boris
- Joseph Brady
Joseph Brady
as Dr. Hall
Wolf Kahler
as The German
Key crew
Directed by Tony Wharmby, written by Agatha Christie and Pat Sandys, produced by Jack Williams.
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The Secret Adversary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Secret Adversary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret Adversary online?
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The Secret Adversary (1983) is available to stream on Hulu, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and BritBox Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Secret Adversary?
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The main cast of The Secret Adversary (1983) includes Francesca Annis, James Warwick, Gavan O'Herlihy, Alec McCowen and Honor Blackman. The film was directed by Tony Wharmby. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Adversary released?
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The Secret Adversary was released on October 9, 1983 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is The Secret Adversary worth watching?
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The Secret Adversary (1983) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.