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The 39 Steps

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
1935•1h 26m•NR•★ 7.6
Action / Mystery / Thriller

Synopsis

An innocent Canadian in London is framed for murder and flees across the Scottish highlands while attempting to dismantle a spy ring. Alfred Hitchcock's blueprint for the innocent man on the run thriller.

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Cast & Crew

DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
CinematographyBernard Knowles
MusicJack BeaverLouis Levy
Principal Cast
Robert Donat
Robert DonatRichard Hannay
Madeleine Carroll
Madeleine CarrollPamela
Lucie Mannheim
Lucie MannheimAnnabella Smith
Godfrey Tearle
Godfrey TearleProfessor Jordan
Peggy Ashcroft
Peggy AshcroftThe Crofter's Wife Margaret
John Laurie
John LaurieJohn the Crofter
Helen Haye
Helen HayeLouisa Jordan
Frank Cellier
Frank CellierSheriff Watson

Technical Specifications

Runtime1h 26m (86 mins)

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DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
LanguagesEnglish
CountryGB
StudioGaumont British Picture Corporation
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