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Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Actors: Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim
PlotRichard Hannay, a Canadian visiting London, finds himself entangled in a dangerous mystery after attending a music hall performance. During the show, shots ring out and panic ensues. Amid the chaos, Hannay meets a frightened woman named Annabella Smith, who confides in him that she is a spy on the run from assassins. She reveals that she is working to block an enemy espionage effort called "The 39 Steps" and asks for his help. Hannay takes her to his apartment for safety, but later that night, Annabella is murdered, leaving him as the prime suspect. With only a cryptic map and a few scant details, Hannay decides to clear his name by uncovering the secret of The 39 Steps.
Hannay embarks on a perilous journey across Scotland, dodging police and enemy agents determined to silence him. Along the way, he confronts various obstacles, including a beautiful but reluctant accomplice named Pamela, who he meets under dire circumstances. As he pieces together the puzzle, Hannay uncovers a sinister plot with far-reaching consequences. His quest leads him through a series of thrilling and tense situations as he strives to prevent a national security disaster, all while remaining one step ahead of his pursuers.
Writers: John Buchan, Charles Bennett, Ian Hay
Release Date: 31 Jul 1935
Runtime: 86 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
"A heartbroken disappointment: this Blu-ray fails to meet the high standards of previous ITV-Granada releases."
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Criterion's Blu-ray of 'The 39 Steps' boasts a superior, yet not flawless, restoration with excellent video, solid audio, and engaging supplements. Highly recommended.
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