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Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him - The 39 Steps
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Title: The 39 Steps

Release Date: 6 Jun 1935

Runtime: 1h 26m

Genre: Mystery, Thriller

Director: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

Production Companies: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (949 votes)

Cast

  • Richard Hannay: Robert Donat
  • Pamela: Madeleine Carroll
  • Annabella Smith: Lucie Mannheim
  • Professor Jordan: Godfrey Tearle
  • The Crofter's Wife Margaret: Peggy Ashcroft
  • John the Crofter: John Laurie
  • Louisa Jordan: Helen Haye
  • Sheriff Watson: Frank Cellier
  • Mr. Memory: Wylie Watson
  • Salesman on the Flying Scotsman: Gus McNaughton
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