The 39 Steps

1935 · 86 min · EN · NR · 7.3 (1,105 votes)

Dir. Alfred Hitchcock · Starring Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim, Godfrey Tearle, Peggy Ashcroft, John Laurie · Music Jack Beaver

“Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him”

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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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This is a masterclass in exhilarating, witty suspense. It feels like a relentless, charming chase across a beautifully shot landscape, brimming with clever dialogue and escalating danger. The black-and-white cinematography adds a timeless elegance to its proto-noir intrigue, keeping you on the edge of your seat with every twist.

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