The 39 Steps(1935)
“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.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Studio
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Budget
$75K
Cast
Robert Donat
as Richard Hannay
Madeleine Carroll
as Pamela
Lucie Mannheim
as Annabella Smith
Godfrey Tearle
as Professor Jordan
Peggy Ashcroft
as The Crofter's Wife Margaret
John Laurie
as John the Crofter
Helen Haye
as Louisa Jordan
Frank Cellier
as Sheriff Watson
Wylie Watson
as Mr. Memory
Gus McNaughton
as Salesman on the Flying Scotsman
Jerry Verno
as Salesman on the Flying Scotsman
Peggy Simpson
as The Jordans' Maid
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1935
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$75K
Production Companies
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
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Where can I watch The 39 Steps?▼
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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 and released in 1935. It is a mystery, thriller film.
How long is The 39 Steps?▼
The 39 Steps has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in The 39 Steps?▼
The cast of The 39 Steps includes Robert Donat as Richard Hannay, Madeleine Carroll as Pamela, Lucie Mannheim as Annabella Smith, Godfrey Tearle as Professor Jordan, Peggy Ashcroft as The Crofter's Wife Margaret and more.
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