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The 39 Steps (1935)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Alfred Hitchcock
  • Profile picture of Robert Donat
    Richard Hannay Robert Donat
  • Profile picture of Madeleine Carroll
    Pamela Madeleine Carroll
  • Profile picture of Lucie Mannheim
    Annabella Smith Lucie Mannheim
  • Profile picture of Godfrey Tearle
    Professor Jordan Godfrey Tearle
  • Profile picture of Peggy Ashcroft
    The Crofter's Wife Margaret Peggy Ashcroft
  • Profile picture of John Laurie
    John the Crofter John Laurie
  • Profile picture of Helen Haye
    Louisa Jordan Helen Haye
  • Profile picture of Frank Cellier
    Sheriff Watson Frank Cellier

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  • on the run
  • conspiracy
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  • college professor
  • memorization
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  • runaway couple
  • posing as newlyweds
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