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Secret Agent is a 1936 British thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on Campbell Dixon’s play adapting W. Somerset Maugham's “Ashenden.” The film stars Madeleine Carroll alongside Peter Lorre and John Gielgud, featuring several notable actors in their early film roles. It was loosely adapted from stories within Maugham’s 1927 collection.

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What is Secret Agent?

Secret Agent is a 1936 British thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on Campbell Dixon’s play adapting W. Somerset Maugham's “Ashenden.” The film stars Madeleine Carroll alongside Peter Lorre and John Gielgud, featuring several notable actors in their early film roles. It was loosely adapted from stories within Maugham’s 1927 collection.

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Secret Agent scores 6.55/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Crime Movie category.
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