Here's to you Mrs. Robinson. The 39 Steps is directed by Ralph Thomas and adapted to screenplay by Frank Harvey from the novel of the same name written by John Buchan. It stars Kenneth More, Taina Elg, Brenda De Banzie, Barry Jones, Reginald Beckwith and Faith Brook. Music is by Clifton Parker and cinematography by Ernest Steward. Some found it hard to differentiate this interpretation of the classic novel…
Top Cast
Kenneth More
Richard Hannay
Taina Elg
Miss Fisher
Brenda De Banzie
Nellie Lumsden
Barry Jones
Professor Arthur Logan
Reginald Beckwith
Lumdsen
Faith Brook
Mandy Robinson ("Nannie")
Michael Goodliffe
Brown
James Hayter
Mr Memory
Duncan Lamont
Jameson Clark
MacDougal
Andrew Cruickshank
Sheriff
Leslie Dwyer
Milkman
Betty Henderson
Mrs, MacDougal
Joan Hickson
Miss Dobson
Sidney James
Perce Baker
Brian Oulton
Reviews
Although it could never be anywhere near as good as the 1935 version, Kenneth More does a reasonable job as John Buchan's "Hannay" here. On leaving the theatre one evening, he finds himself with a new friend (Betty Henderson) whom he invites back to his flat. When he returns from the kitchen to tell her he has no sugar for the tea, he finds that isn't her top priority any more and he is soon embroiled in a murder…
FAQ about The 39 Steps
What is The 39 Steps about?
In London, a diplomat accidentally becomes involved in the death of a British agent who's after a spy ring that covets British military secrets.
When was The 39 Steps released?
The 39 Steps was released in 1959.
What genres does The 39 Steps belong to?
The 39 Steps is categorised as Thriller, Mystery.
Who stars in The 39 Steps?
The cast of The 39 Steps includes Kenneth More, Taina Elg, Brenda De Banzie, Barry Jones, Reginald Beckwith.