The 39 Steps
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The 39 Steps

Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him

7.3 / 10 1935 1h 26mNR English
MysteryThriller

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Robert Donat

Robert Donat

Richard Hannay

Lead
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

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alfred Hitchcock's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The 39 Steps is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker