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The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

The Most Suspenseful Manhunt in History!

19596.21h 33m

Overview

In London, a diplomat accidentally becomes involved in the death of a British agent who's after a spy ring that covets British military secrets.

Directed by Ralph Thomas
Written by Frank Harvey, John Buchan
Produced by Betty E. Box
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Top Cast

Kenneth More

Kenneth More

Richard Hannay

Taina Elg

Taina Elg

Miss Fisher

Brenda De Banzie

Brenda De Banzie

Nellie Lumsden

Barry Jones

Barry Jones

Professor Arthur Logan

Reginald Beckwith

Reginald Beckwith

Lumdsen

Faith Brook

Faith Brook

Mandy Robinson ("Nannie")

Michael Goodliffe

Michael Goodliffe

Brown

James Hayter

James Hayter

Mr Memory

Duncan Lamont

Duncan Lamont

Jameson Clark

Jameson Clark

MacDougal

Themes & Keywords

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About The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps is a thriller, mystery film released in 1959 exploring themes of based on novel or book, chase, remake, murder, on the run. Directed by Ralph Thomas, it stars Kenneth More, Taina Elg, Brenda De Banzie. In London, a diplomat accidentally becomes involved in the death of a British agent who's after a spy ring that covets British military secrets.

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