The Thirty Nine Steps
“Every second counts in the adventure of a lifetime!”
Overview
The year is 1914 and Richard Hannay, Mining Engineer who is visiting Britain for a short time before returning to South Africa, is shocked when one of his neighbours, Colonel Scudder, bursts into his rooms one night and tells him a story that Prussian 'sleeper' agents are planning to pre-start World War I by murdering a visiting foreign minister. However, Scudder is murdered and Hannay is framed for the death by the 'sleepers'. Fleeing to Scotland Hannay attempts to clear his name and to stop the agents with the aid of Alex Mackenzie but not only is he is chased by Chief Supt Lomas for Scudder's death but by the agents who are headed by Appleton who has managed to hide himself in a high-placed position in the British Government...
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Don Sharp
- Writers
- Michael Robson, John Buchan
- Producers
- Greg Smith, James Kenelm Clarke
- Production
- Norfolk International Pictures, The Rank Organisation
Frequently asked questions
What is The Thirty Nine Steps rated?
The Thirty Nine Steps has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 41 votes.
Who directed The Thirty Nine Steps?
The Thirty Nine Steps was directed by Don Sharp.
When was The Thirty Nine Steps released?
The Thirty Nine Steps was released in 1978.
