The 39 Steps
Synopsis
Richard Hannay, a mining engineer on holiday from the African colonies, finds London socialite life terribly dull. Yet it's more than he bargained for when a secret agent bursts into his room and entrusts him with a coded notebook, concerning the impending start of World War I. In no time both German agents and the British law are chasing him, ruthlessly coveting the Roman numerals code, which Hannay believes he must personally crack.
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Rupert Penry-Jones
Richard Hannay
Lydia Leonard
Victoria Sinclair
David Haig
Sir George Sinclair
Patrick Malahide
Professor Fisher
Patrick Kennedy
Hellory Sinclair
Eddie Marsan
Scudder
Alex Jennings
Captain Kell
Steven Elder
Vicar / Wakeam
Werner Daehn
Ackerman
Peter Stark
Engel
Del Synnott
London Constable
Roger De Courcey
Ventriloquist
David Gallacher
Professor's Butler
James Bryce
Concierge
Stewart Preston
Waiter
Sandy Neilson
Old Man in Club
Barbara Downie
Woman on Stairs
Anna Guthrie
Maid
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Hawes
- Screenplay & Story
- Lizzie Mickery
- Original Score
- Rob Lane
- Original Title
- The 39 Steps
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Hawes
Lizzie Mickery, John Buchan, Jeremy Swimer
Rob Lane
James Aspinall
Tania Reddin
Lynn Horsford, Hilary Salmon
Department Leadership Roster
James Hawes
Director
Rob Lane
Original Music Composer
Tania Reddin
Editor
James Keast
Costume Design
Lynn Horsford
Producer
Lizzie Mickery
Screenplay
James Aspinall
Director of Photography
Pat Campbell
Production Design
Paul Heasman
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 39 Steps
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The 39 Steps about?
Richard Hannay, a mining engineer on holiday from the African colonies, finds London socialite life terribly dull. Yet it's more than he bargained for when a secret agent bursts into his room and entrusts him with a coded notebook, concerning the impending start of World War I. In no time both German agents and the British law are chasing him, ruthlessly coveting the Roman numerals code, which Hannay believes he must personally crack.
Who directed The 39 Steps?
The 39 Steps was directed by James Hawes.
Who stars in The 39 Steps?
The principal cast of The 39 Steps includes Rupert Penry-Jones, Lydia Leonard, David Haig, Patrick Malahide, Patrick Kennedy.
When was The 39 Steps released and how long is it?
The 39 Steps was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The 39 Steps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 39 Steps was composed by Rob Lane.
Is The 39 Steps based on a book or true story?
The 39 Steps is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Buchan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 39 Steps?
The 39 Steps holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).