The 39 Steps
“Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him”
Synopsis
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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Three Reasons: The 39 StepsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-06
Top Cast
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Robert Donat
Richard Hannay
Madeleine Carroll
Pamela
Lucie Mannheim
Annabella Smith
Godfrey Tearle
Professor Jordan
Peggy Ashcroft
The Crofter's Wife Margaret
John Laurie
John the Crofter
Helen Haye
Louisa Jordan
Frank Cellier
Sheriff Watson
Wylie Watson
Mr. Memory
Gus McNaughton
Salesman on the Flying Scotsman
Jerry Verno
Salesman on the Flying Scotsman
Peggy Simpson
The Jordans' Maid
Matthew Boulton
Fake Police Officer (uncredited)
Pat Hagate
M.C. Who Introduces Mr. Memory (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock
Man Walking Past Bus (uncredited)
Carleton Hobbs
Fake Police Officer (uncredited)
Elizabeth Inglis
Professor Jordan's Daughter Pat (uncredited)
Quinton McPherson
Clergyman on the Flying Scotsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 1, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 25, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 2, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Hay, Charles Bennett, John Buchan
- Original Score
- Louis Levy, Jack Beaver
- Original Title
- The 39 Steps
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $75K
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Ian Hay, Charles Bennett, John Buchan
Louis Levy, Jack Beaver
Bernard Knowles
Derek N. Twist
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Balcon
Producer
Louis Levy
Original Music Composer
Derek N. Twist
Editor
Bernard Knowles
Director of Photography
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Jack Beaver
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 39 Steps
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What is The 39 Steps about?
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.
Who directed The 39 Steps?
The 39 Steps was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in The 39 Steps?
The principal cast of The 39 Steps includes Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim, Godfrey Tearle, Peggy Ashcroft.
When was The 39 Steps released and how long is it?
The 39 Steps was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The 39 Steps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 39 Steps was composed by Louis Levy, Jack Beaver.
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: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).