The 39 Steps

1959
U
1h 33m

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6.6/10

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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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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.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.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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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

2.5K

YOUR RATING

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Trivia
Taina Elg was cast as the female lead after a number of British and American performers had passed on the role and the Rank Studios and Kenneth More had vetoed a number of others.

Goofs
When Hannay escapes though a window, he jumps onto a lorry full of hay bales. Later there is a shot of the same lorry which contains sheep and no bales.

Quotes
Fisher: I'm not going to lie on that bed!
Richard Hannay: As long as you're chained to me you can't very well avoid it. Come on.
Fisher: Ow!
Fisher: I wish you wouldn't keep saying 'ow' like that. In a respectable house it might be misinterpreted.

Connections
Featured in The Unforgettable Sid James (2000)

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Highly Enjoyable, Whatever they say

I have read all sorts of bad things about this film, not necessarily on IMDB, but in film guides etc. I have known the film for years, had it previously on VHS then lost it and just found it on DVD issued in England presumable in August. I do enjoy watching this film, the picture quality is excellent ( Eastmancolor ), lovely views of London and Scotland in the 1950's, plenty of humour, nice actors and a good plot which really keeps you guessing what it's all about for about 50 minutes. I have seen the original version by Hitchcock, its the same story but in black and white with awful picture and sound quality ( I have most of Hitchcock's films on DVD ) and there's no advantage to the Hitchcock film over this one - on the contrary this one is better. In addition to that we have some humorous touches absent from the original one. So I for one would thoroughly recommend this one - perhaps I am biased, for I consider the 50's as the "golden era". There was also a version made in 1978 which I will get down to viewing shortly.