The Secret Adversary
1983, English. Directed by Tony Wharmby.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Secret Adversary is streaming on Hulu, Britbox, and PBS Masterpiece in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tony WharmbyDirector
- Francesca AnnisTuppence
- James WarwickTommy
- Gavan O'HerlihyJulius P. Hersheimmer
- Alec McCowenSir James Peel Edgerton
- Honor BlackmanRita Vandemeyer
- Peter BarkworthMr. Carter
- Toria FullerJane Finn
- John FraserKramenin
- George BakerWhittington
- Donald HoustonBoris
- Joseph BradyDr. Hall
- Wolf KahlerThe German
Details
- Released
- 9 October 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Pat Sandys
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What The Secret Adversary is based on
The Secret Adversary is adapted from a novel.
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How long is The Secret Adversary?
The Secret Adversary runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Secret Adversary have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Secret Adversary on?
The Secret Adversary is streaming on Hulu, Britbox, and PBS Masterpiece in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret Adversary?
If you liked The Secret Adversary, try Psych: The Movie, Big Time Movie, Psych 3: This Is Gus.
Who directed The Secret Adversary?
The Secret Adversary (1983) was directed by Tony Wharmby and stars Francesca Annis, James Warwick, Gavan O'Herlihy.
What is The Secret Adversary based on?
The Secret Adversary is adapted from a novel.