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The 39 Steps is a British thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on the novel of the same name by John Buchan. The film stars Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, and Peter Lorre. The story follows Richard Hannay, a British intelligence agent who is mistaken for a spy and is pursued by the police. Hannay and his unwilling accomplice, Madeleine Carroll, must track down the true murderers while avoiding the police. The film was released in 1939 and was highly acclaimed by critics. It has been cited as one of Hitchcock's best films.
Alfred Hitchcock's most celebrated British thriller, adapted from John Buchan's novel. Richard Hannay (Robert Donat) becomes the victim of mistaken identity when a female corpse is dumped in his flat by a spy ring. He tries to track down the true murderers whilst being pursued by the police, and hooks up with an unwilling accomplice (Madeleine Carroll). Their adventure eventually leads them to a music hall, where the secret of the 39 steps is revealed. Also included is the documentary 'Hitchcock - The Early Years'.
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