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Secret Agent (band)
A secret agent is a covert agent engaged in espionage. The Secret Agent or Secret Agents may also refer to: Books *''The Secret Agent'', a 1907 novel by Joseph Conrad Films and television Based on the Conrad novel * ''The Secret Agent'' (1992 TV series), with Peter Capaldi and David Suchet * ''The Secret Agent'' (1996 film), with Bob Hoskins * ''The Secret Agent'' (2016 TV series), with Toby Jones Unrelated to Conrad novel * ''The Secret Agent'' (1924 film), a German silent film * ''Secret Agent'' (1932 film), a German thriller film * ''Secret Agent'' (1936 film), directed by Alfred Hitchcock based on stories by W. Somerset Maugham **Hitchcock filmed Conrad's ''The Secret Agent'' as ''Sabotage'' * ''Secret Agent'' (1943 film), the last of Paramount's "Superman" cartoon shorts * ''Secret Agent'' (1947 film), a Soviet film by Boris Barnet * ''Danger Man'', a 1960s British TV series titled ''Secret Agent'' for U.S. broadcasts * ''The Secret Agent'' (documentary), a 2004 B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Agent
Espionage, spying, or intelligence gathering is the act of obtaining secret or confidential information (intelligence) from non-disclosed sources or divulging of the same without the permission of the holder of the information for a tangible benefit. A person who commits espionage is called an ''espionage agent'' or ''spy''. Any individual or spy ring (a cooperating group of spies), in the service of a government, company, criminal organization, or independent operation, can commit espionage. The practice is clandestine, as it is by definition unwelcome. In some circumstances, it may be a legal tool of law enforcement and in others, it may be illegal and punishable by law. Espionage is often part of an institutional effort by a government or commercial concern. However, the term tends to be associated with state spying on potential or actual enemies for military purposes. Spying involving corporations is known as industrial espionage. One of the most effective ways to gat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danger Man
''Danger Man'' (retitled ''Secret Agent'' in the United States for the revived series, and ''Destination Danger'' and ''John Drake'' in other overseas markets) is a British television series that was broadcast between 1960 and 1962, and again between 1964 and 1968. The series featured Patrick McGoohan as secret agent John Drake. Ralph Smart created the programme and wrote many of the scripts. ''Danger Man'' was financed by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment. Series development The idea for ''Danger Man'' originated with Ralph Smart an associate of Lew Grade, head of ITC Entertainment. Grade was looking for formats that could be exported. Ian Fleming was brought in to collaborate on series development, but left before development was complete. Like James Bond, the main character is a globetrotting British spy (although one who works for NATO rather than MI6), who cleverly extricates himself from life-threatening situations and introduces himself as "Drake...John Drake." Fle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sly Spy
''Sly Spy'', known in Japan as and known in Europe as ''Sly Spy: Secret Agent'', is an arcade game developed and published by Data East in 1989. After Data East became defunct due to their bankruptcy back in 2003, G-Mode bought the intellectual rights to the arcade game as well as most other Data East games and licenses globally. Description Plot The plot resembles some movies and novels of the ''James Bond'' series and takes place in the U.S. in an unspecified time period described in game as "199X". During the introduction sequence, the president and his wife are waving at the crowd next to a limousine at the White House in Washington D.C., when terrorists (some flying in using jetpacks) approach the president and his wife armed and dangerous, and, as soon as the screen goes red and gun sounds are heard, they seem to shoot not only the crowd, but also the president and the first lady, who are both presumed dead. Later, a secret agent working for the American secret service, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Agent (video Game)
''Secret Agent'' (also known as ''Secret Agent Man'')Apogee Software 1991 Catalog is a side-scrolling platform game developed and published by Apogee Software. The first episode is shareware, while the remaining two are sold directly by the publisher. ''Secret Agent'' uses the same game engine as the earlier ''Crystal Caves''. Plot Agent 006½ is one of the top agents for the Bureau. The Diabolical Villain Society—or D.V.S. -- has stolen the blueprints to an orbital ruby laser weapon, code-named "Red Rock Rover." The blueprints have been secured at three island strongholds of D.V.S. Agent 006½'s current mission: recover the blueprints. Each island stronghold contains 15 radar installations. All fifteen must be taken down before Agent 006½ can make his way into the D.V.S. fortress on the island, where the blueprints are held. Mission 1: The Hunt for Red Rock Rover. The first island stronghold. Agent 006½ parachutes in, and after a successful mission, takes a hidden b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
