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The 39 Steps (1935)

Movie ★ 7.3 86 min

Mystery Thriller

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 Hitchcock Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 6, 1935
Runtime
86 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$75,000
IMDb
tt0026029
Language

Themes

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 Jerry Verno Jerry Verno Salesman on the Flying Scotsman Peggy Simpson Peggy Simpson The Jordans' Maid Matthew Boulton Matthew Boulton Fake Police Officer (uncredited) Pat Hagate M.C. Who Introduces Mr. Memory (uncredited) Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock Man Walking Past Bus (uncredited) Carleton Hobbs Fake Police Officer (uncredited) Elizabeth Inglis Elizabeth Inglis Professor Jordan's Daughter Pat (uncredited) Quinton McPherson Clergyman on the Flying Scotsman (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The 39 Steps about?
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.
Who directed The 39 Steps?
The 39 Steps was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in The 39 Steps?
The 39 Steps stars Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim, Godfrey Tearle.
When was The 39 Steps released?
The 39 Steps is a 1935 mystery, thriller film.
Where can I watch The 39 Steps?
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