The 39 Steps
Mar 13 1959
•2h 33m
•Thriller, Mystery
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.
Cast
See allKenneth More
Richard Hannay
Taina Elg
Miss Fisher
James Hayter
Mr Memory
Barry Jones
Professor Arthur Logan
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