Every second counts in the adventure of a lifetime!
The year is 1914 and Richard Hannay, Mining Engineer who is visiting Britain for a short time before returning to South Africa, is shocked when one of his neighbours, Colonel Scudder, bursts into his rooms one night and tells him a story that Prussian 'sleeper' agents are planning to pre-start World War I by murdering a visiting foreign minister. However, Scudder is murdered and Hannay is framed for the death by the 'sleepers'. Fleeing to Scotland Hannay attempts to clear his name and to stop the agents with the aid of Alex Mackenzie but not only is he is chased by Chief Supt Lomas for Scudder's death but by the agents who are headed by Appleton who has managed to hide himself in a high-placed position in the British Government...
The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) is a mystery and thriller film directed by Don Sharp, released on November 4, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Robert Powell, David Warner, Eric Porter and Karen Dotrice. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
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Robert Powell
as Richard Hannay
David Warner
as Sir Edmund Appleton
Eric Porter
as Chief Superintendent Lomas
Karen Dotrice
as Alex Mackenzie
John Mills
as Scudder
George Baker
as Sir Walter Bullivant
Ronald Pickup
as Bayliss
Donald Pickering
as Marshall
Timothy West
as Porton
Miles Anderson
as David
Andrew Keir
as Lord Rohan
Robert Flemyng
as Magistrate
Directed by Don Sharp, written by Michael Robson and John Buchan, produced by Greg Smith.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 44 ratings.
I had a fun time with this one! <em>'The Thirty Nine Steps'</em> gave me a lot of entertainment. Robert Powell puts in a top performance, as does John Mills; the whole cast are good, in fairness. Pacing is on point and the music is stellar. There are some nice set pieces too, namely on the railway and at Big Ben. I also really enjoyed the adventure feel. One of many adaptations of John Buchan's novel, I see. This…
Reviewed on April 13, 2024
“Hannay” (Robert Powell) might have wished he hadn’t answered his front door when he encounters the fleeing “Scudder” (Sir John Mills) who seeks shelter in his flat. Quickly, he has regaled his host with tales of international espionage, murder and duplicity and before he knows it, “Hannay” is on a train heading for the highlands with the police and some murderous spies in hot pursuit. Luckily, he is quite a…
Reviewed on December 31, 2025
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The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) includes Robert Powell, David Warner, Eric Porter, Karen Dotrice and John Mills. The film was directed by Don Sharp. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Thirty Nine Steps was released on November 4, 1978 and runs for 1h 42m.
The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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