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The 39 Steps

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Richard Hannay (Rupert Penry-Jones) returns to London from Africa and finds himself hopelessly bored with the banality of his old life. That changes when Hannay's reclusive neighbor, Scudder (Eddie Marsan), barges into his apartment and announces himself as a member of the British Secret Service. Soon German spies arrive, kill Scudder and flee the scene, leaving Hannay to take the rap. Hannay struggles on the run to decipher a coded message left by Scudder, hoping to complete the man's mission.
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Sean Axmaker Seanax.com ... sprightly and fun and romantic with a few surprises and a strong pre-war political tension that Hitch wouldn't touch in 1935. Mar 25, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rick T First rate old man! Quite exciting and enjoyable. British actors are great as usual. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/25/24 Full Review Toni A This 2008 adaptation of The 39 Steps endeavors to remain faithful to the spirit and period of the original book while incorporating elements that appeal to modern audiences familiar with James Bond. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/09/24 Full Review Nicholas Great score. Thrilling Plot, This film has a charm which doesn't reflect the novel. But yields for action all around! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/24 Full Review Audience Member Thirty-Nine Steps is based on a 1915 mystery novel by John Buchan. The blond hero makes the movie captivating. But having a plot that has double twists helps with the excitement of following the clues of this British mystery. This is a totally enthralling experience, especially for all the Indian Scouts who think they are skilled at tracking down clues. Enjoy ! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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James Hawes

Director

Rupert Penry-Jones

Richard Hannay

Lydia Leonard

Victoria Sinclair

David Haig

Sir George Sinclair

Patrick Malahide

Professor Fisher

Eddie Marsan

Scudder
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Synopsis Richard Hannay (Rupert Penry-Jones) returns to London from Africa and finds himself hopelessly bored with the banality of his old life. That changes when Hannay's reclusive neighbor, Scudder (Eddie Marsan), barges into his apartment and announces himself as a member of the British Secret Service. Soon German spies arrive, kill Scudder and flee the scene, leaving Hannay to take the rap. Hannay struggles on the run to decipher a coded message left by Scudder, hoping to complete the man's mission.
Director
James Hawes
Producer
Lynn Horsford
Screenwriter
Lizzie Mickery, John Buchan
Production Co
BBB Productions
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 20, 2012
Runtime
1h 30m
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