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The Most Suspenseful Manhunt in History! - The 39 Steps
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Title: The 39 Steps

Release Date: 13 Mar 1959

Runtime: 1h 33m

Genre: Thriller, Mystery

Director: The Rank Organisation

Production Companies: The Rank Organisation

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.2 (31 votes)

Cast

  • Richard Hannay: Kenneth More
  • Miss Fisher: Taina Elg
  • Mr Memory: James Hayter
  • Professor Arthur Logan: Barry Jones
  • Extra: Barbara Steele
  • Nellie Lumsden: Brenda De Banzie
  • Mandy Robinson ("Nannie"): Faith Brook
  • Miss Dobson: Joan Hickson
  • Perce Baker: Sid James
  • Milkman: Leslie Dwyer
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