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The 39 Steps

  • 1959
  • Approved
  • 1h 33m
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6.6/10
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Kenneth More in The 39 Steps (1959)
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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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Ralph Thomas
  • Writers
    • Frank Harvey
    • John Buchan
  • Stars
    • Kenneth More
    • Taina Elg
    • Brenda de Banzie
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    2.2K
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    • Director
      • Ralph Thomas
    • Writers
      • Frank Harvey
      • John Buchan
    • Stars
      • Kenneth More
      • Taina Elg
      • Brenda de Banzie
    • 46User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    Taina Elg and Kenneth More in The 39 Steps (1959)
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    Kenneth More
    Kenneth More
    • Richard Hannay
    Taina Elg
    Taina Elg
    • Fisher
    Brenda de Banzie
    Brenda de Banzie
    • Nellie Lumsden
    • (as Brenda De Banzie)
    Barry Jones
    Barry Jones
    • Professor Logan
    Reginald Beckwith
    Reginald Beckwith
    • Lumsden
    Faith Brook
    Faith Brook
    • Nannie
    Michael Goodliffe
    Michael Goodliffe
    • Brown
    James Hayter
    James Hayter
    • Mr. Memory
    Duncan Lamont
    Duncan Lamont
    • Kennedy
    Jameson Clark
    Jameson Clark
    • McDougal
    Andrew Cruickshank
    Andrew Cruickshank
    • Sheriff
    • (as Andrew Cruikshank)
    Leslie Dwyer
    • Milkman
    Betty Henderson
    • Mrs. McDougal
    Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson
    • Miss Dobson
    Sidney James
    Sidney James
    • Perce
    Brian Oulton
    Brian Oulton
    • Mr. Pringle
    John Adams
    • Constable
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Brennan
    • Detective on Train
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ralph Thomas
    • Writers
      • Frank Harvey
      • John Buchan
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Peter Vaughan.
    • Goofs
      When Hannay escapes though a window, he jumps onto a lorry full of hay bales. Later there is a shot of the same lorry which contains sheep and no bales.
    • Quotes

      Fisher: I'm not going to lie on that bed!

      Richard Hannay: As long as you're chained to me you can't very well avoid it. Come on.

      Fisher: Ow!

      Fisher: I wish you wouldn't keep saying 'ow' like that. In a respectable house it might be misinterpreted.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Unforgettable Sid James (2000)

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    Having recently re-read John Buchan's (short) novel "The 39 Steps" and already owning the 1935 and 1959 videos, a reappraisal seemed appropriate. While the '59 version is a delightful movie, it is a long way removed from the novel. On screen, Kenneth More is more Kenneth More than Richard Hannay. There are one or two "I don't think so" scenes such as Perce's (Sid James) attitude to a wanted killer. But we'll let that pass. You have to look at the production in its own right, because as a movie version of the book, it just doesn't make it. The Hitchcock version was much better in that respect. However, the Kenneth More film is utterly enjoyable as a bit of light drama. Certainly the underlying plot is worthy and overall, I'd give it 7 out of 10.
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    • Jan 24, 2001

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    • Release date
      • March 13, 1959 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • 39 stepenica
    • Filming locations
      • Brig o' Turk Tea Room, Brig o' Turk, Perthshire, Scotland, UK(Hannay disguises himself as a cyclist at Gallows Café)
    • Production company
      • The Rank Organisation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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