Secret Agent is a 1936 British film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. The movie is set during World War I, and revolves around three British agents who are sent on a dangerous mission to assassinate a German spy known only as "The General."
The three agents are Richard Ashenden (played by John Gielgud), a writer recruited by the British secret service; Elsa Carrington (played by Madeleine Carroll), a beautiful but naive woman hired to pose as his wife; and "The General" himself (played by Peter Lorre), a cunning and elusive spy who has been sending valuable information back to Germany.
As Ashenden and Carrington begin their mission, they find themselves increasingly conflicted as their feelings for each other deepen and they come to empathize with the enemy. Meanwhile, the third agent, a gruff but loyal Scot named "The Hairless Mexican" (played by Robert Young), is determined to see the mission through to the end, no matter what the cost.
As the tension builds and the plot twists and turns, the characters are forced to confront their own morals and motivations, leading to a thrilling climax that will leave audiences guessing until the very end.
With its sly humor, sharp dialogue, and expertly choreographed action sequences, Secret Agent is a classic example of Hitchcock's signature style and a must-see for fans of espionage thrillers.