The Secret Agent (Criterion Collection)

Brazil, 1977: Widowed professor Armando Solimões (Wagner Moura) journeyed to Recife on an ostensible Carnival visit to his young son. He was actually reporting to a dissident network for a mission undermining the ruling dictatorship... but a determined old nemesis (Luciano Chirolli) may ensure that his cover is blown. Acclaimed political thriller co-stars Gabriel Leone, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Alice Carvalho, and Udo Kier. 161 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: Portuguese; Subtitles: English; bonus film "Pictures of Ghosts" (2023); making-of documentary; featurettes; deleted scenes; theatrical trailer. In Portuguese with English subtitles.