The Thirty Nine Steps
"Every second counts in the adventure of a lifetime!"
Originally released in 1978. The Thirty Nine Steps is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Don Sharp.
Starring Robert Powell, David Warner, and Eric Porter
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (38 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Powell
as Richard Hannay
David Warner
as Sir Edmund Appleton
Eric Porter
as Chief Superintendent Lomas
Karen Dotrice
as Alex Mackenzie
John Mills
as Scudder
George Baker
as Sir Walter Bullivant
Ronald Pickup
as Bayliss
Donald Pickering
as Marshall
Timothy West
as Porton
Miles Anderson
as David
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Norfolk International Pictures
- The Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Thirty Nine Steps about?
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 h...
Who directed The Thirty Nine Steps?
The Thirty Nine Steps was directed by Don Sharp.
How long is The Thirty Nine Steps?
The Thirty Nine Steps has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Thirty Nine Steps released?
The Thirty Nine Steps was released on November 4, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Thirty Nine Steps?
The main cast of The Thirty Nine Steps includes Robert Powell, David Warner, Eric Porter, Karen Dotrice, John Mills.