The 39 Steps

Name: The 39 Steps
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1935
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim, Godfrey Tearle, Peggy Ashcroft

Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him

19351h 26m7.3(1,079 votes)

MysteryThriller

Synopsis

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.

The 39 Steps (1935) is a mystery and thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It stars Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, and Lucie Mannheim. The film runs for 1 hour 26 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,079 votes.

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Director

Alfred Hitchcock

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

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Who stars in The 39 Steps?

The 39 Steps stars Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim, and Godfrey Tearle, and was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

How long is The 39 Steps?

The 39 Steps has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes.

When did The 39 Steps come out?

The 39 Steps was released in 1935.

What genre is The 39 Steps?

The 39 Steps is a mystery and thriller film.

Is The 39 Steps worth watching?

The 39 Steps holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.