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The 39 Steps, 1935

Starring: Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Written by: John Buchan

Language: English

Country: UK

Runtime: 86 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:8.0

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The mood of The 39 Steps is stylized, exciting, and suspenseful. The plot centers around witnessing a crime, espionage, and a false accusation. It is a thriller and adventure movie. In approach, The 39 Steps is serious and realistic. The setting is Scotland and London. It happens in the 1930s. Visually, The 39 Steps is black and white. It is based on a book. The movie is known for being a classic, a masterpiece, and essential viewing. The 39 Steps is especially suggested for a boys' night.

Summary of The 39 Steps

A classic British spy mystery, and one of Hitchcock's best, The 39 Steps is the story of an innocent man who struggles to prove his innocence. Robert Donat gets more than he bargained for when he brings home a mysterious woman (Lucie Mannheim) who confesses to be a British agent on the hot trail of a dangerous spy ring. The woman is killed in Donat's apartment and he immediately finds himself on the run, burdened with the charge for her murder and the dangerous knowledge of her mission. The film is distinguished by its pioneering use of contrapuntal sound effects, as well as the dynamism between Donat and his costar Madeleine Carroll.

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Language:	English
Country:	UK
Release date:	1 August 1935
Runtime:	86 min

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Robert Donat

as Richard Hannay

Madeleine Carroll

as Pamela

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This may be a great movie, and if it is I'll never know. Why? I couldn't hear a thing!!!! With the volume on full, I couldn't hear anything that was being said, and I turned off the movie after about 15 minutes. Maybe I'll watch this when there is a... Read and rate it

12.October.2009
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by: Dan
Dan rated this movie0/10

This is an example of an entertaining movie that breaks all expectations. I liked it even more than North by Northwest, Vertigo and Strangers on a Train. It's quick and funny, and the ending is really clever and tasteful. Read and rate it

21.March.2009
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by: Carlos Mal
Carlos Mal rated this movie10/10Must See

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