The 39 Steps

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The 39 Steps (1959)

NR 10/10/1960 (US) Thriller, Mystery 1h 33m

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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.

Ralph Thomas

Director
John Buchan

Novel
Frank Harvey

Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

Kenneth More

Richard Hannay
Taina Elg

Miss Fisher
James Hayter

Mr Memory
Barry Jones

Professor Arthur Logan
Barbara Steele

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Brenda De Banzie

Nellie Lumsden
Faith Brook

Mandy Robinson ("Nannie")
Joan Hickson

Miss Dobson
Sid James

Perce Baker
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The 39 Steps is directed by Ralph Thomas and adapted to screenplay by Frank Harvey from the novel of the same name written by John Buchan. It stars Kenneth More, Taina Elg, Brenda De Banzie, Barry Jones, Reginald Beckwith and Faith Brook. Music is by Clifton Parker and cinematography by Ernest Steward.

Some found it hard to differentiate this interpretation of the classic novel from the superb Alfred Hitchcock version made in 1935. Which is a shame because on its own terms this is a fun packed mystery boosted by More's effervescent charm.

Story is a cracker... read the rest.

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