The 39 Steps
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Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Kenneth More
Richard Hannay
Taina Elg
Miss Fisher
Brenda De Banzie
Nellie Lumsden
Barry Jones
Professor Arthur Logan
Reginald Beckwith
Lumdsen
Faith Brook
Mandy Robinson ("Nannie")
Michael Goodliffe
Brown
James Hayter
Mr Memory
Duncan Lamont
Jameson Clark
MacDougal
Andrew Cruickshank
Sheriff
Leslie Dwyer
Milkman
Betty Henderson
Mrs, MacDougal
Joan Hickson
Miss Dobson
Sidney James
Perce Baker
Brian Oulton
Barbara Steele
Extra (uncredited)
Marianne Stone
Hospital Administrator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Harvey
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- The 39 Steps
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Galician
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Thomas
Frank Harvey, John Buchan
Clifton Parker
Alfred Roome
Betty E. Box
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Thomas
Director
Frank Harvey
Screenplay
Alfred Roome
Editor
Betty E. Box
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
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.
Who directed The 39 Steps?
The 39 Steps was directed by Ralph Thomas.
Who stars in The 39 Steps?
The principal cast of The 39 Steps includes Kenneth More, Taina Elg, Brenda De Banzie, Barry Jones, Reginald Beckwith.
When was The 39 Steps released and how long is it?
The 39 Steps was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The 39 Steps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 39 Steps was composed by Clifton Parker.
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: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).