The 39 steps: Special edition [videorecording]
2001
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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'.
Main title:
The 39 steps: Special edition [videorecording] / director, Alfred Hitchcock; producer, Michael Balcon; writer, Charles Bennett; writer, Alma Reville.
Author:
Hitchcock, Alfred, 1899-1980, directorBath, Hubert, musicBeaver, Jack, musicLevy, Louis, 1894-1957, musicDonat, Robert, actorCarroll, Madeleine, actorMannheim, Lucie, actorBuchan, John, 1875-1940, book author
Publisher:
ITV DVD, 2001.
Collation:
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sd, b&w.
Notes:
Made in 1935.Based on the novel by John Buchan.Credits: music, Hubert Bath; music, Jack Beaver; music, Louis Levy; cinematographer, Bernard Knowles.DVDN.Dolby Digital.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim, Godfrey Tearle, John Laurie, Peggy Ashcroft, Frank Cellier, Helen Haye, Miles Malleson, Gus McNaughton, Peggy Simpson, Hilda Trevelyan, John Turnbull, Jerry Verno, Wylie Watson.
Audience:
BBFC code: U.
System details:
DVD.
Language:
English
Index terms:
D61
BRN:
1359892
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