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The 39 Steps (1935)

U
20/09/2009 (GB)
Mystery, Thriller
1h 26m

Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him

Overview

Richard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a bit of trouble explaining it all to Scotland Yard, he heads for the hills of Scotland to try to clear his name by locating the spy ring known as The 39 Steps.

  • Alfred HitchcockDirector
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • london, england
  • based on novel or book
  • scotland
  • falsely accused
  • scotland yard
  • secret agent
  • film noir
  • murder
  • fugitive
  • on the run
  • conspiracy
  • black and white
  • moor (terrain)
  • handcuffed
  • campaign speech
  • college professor
  • memorization
  • government secrets
  • runaway couple
  • posing as newlyweds
  • suspicious husband
  • london palladium
  • handcuffed together

Top Billed Cast

Robert Donat

Robert Donat

Richard Hannay

Madeleine Carroll

Madeleine Carroll

Pamela

Lucie Mannheim

Lucie Mannheim

Annabella Smith

Godfrey Tearle

Godfrey Tearle

Professor Jordan

Peggy Ashcroft

Peggy Ashcroft

The Crofter's Wife Margaret

John Laurie

John Laurie

John the Crofter

Helen Haye

Helen Haye

Louisa Jordan

Frank Cellier

Frank Cellier

Sheriff Watson

Wylie Watson

Wylie Watson

Mr. Memory

Gus McNaughton

Gus McNaughton

Salesman on the Flying Scotsman

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