The 39 Steps (1935)
Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him
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.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: June 6, 1935
Filmori Rating: 3.4/5 (5 ratings)
Cast
- Robert Donat - Richard Hannay
- Madeleine Carroll - Pamela
- Lucie Mannheim - Annabella Smith
- Godfrey Tearle - Professor Jordan
- Peggy Ashcroft - The Crofter's Wife Margaret
- John Laurie - John the Crofter
- Helen Haye - Louisa Jordan
- Frank Cellier - Sheriff Watson
- Wylie Watson - Mr. Memory
- Gus McNaughton - Salesman on the Flying Scotsman
Screenplay
- Charles Bennett (Adaptation)
- Ian Hay (Dialogue)
- John Buchan (Novel)
Music: Jack Beaver, Louis Levy
Cinematography: Bernard Knowles
Editing: Derek N. Twist
Production: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Hidden Cameras and Revealed Secrets, Conspiracy Theories and Reality Check, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?
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
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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, Peggy Ashcroft, John Laurie.
- How long is The 39 Steps?
- The 39 Steps has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The 39 Steps?
- The 39 Steps is a Mystery, Thriller film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The 39 Steps?
- The 39 Steps has a Filmori rating of 3.4/5 based on 5 ratings.
- Where was The 39 Steps produced?
- The 39 Steps was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The 39 Steps?
- The themes of The 39 Steps include: Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Hidden Cameras and Revealed Secrets, Conspiracy Theories and Reality Check, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?.