The 39 Steps

– Richard Hannay, a mining engineer on holiday from the African colonies, finds London socialite life ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
2008
The 39 Steps (2008)

Richard Hannay, a mining engineer on holiday from the African colonies, finds London socialite life terribly dull. Yet it's more than he bargained for when secret agent, Scudder, bursts into his room and entrusts him with a coded notebook, concerning the impending start of World War I. In no time both German agents and the British law are chasing him, ruthlessly coveting the Roman numerals code, which Hannay believes he must crack himself.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
UK
Filming Locations:

The 39 Steps (2008) - Trailer

Release Date:

28 Dec 2008

Language:

English, German

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-PG – Parental Guidance is recommended

This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Programs rated TV-PG may contain some material that parents or guardians may find inappropriate for younger children. Programs assigned a TV-PG rating may include some inappropriate language, very little sexual content, suggestive dialogue, and/or moderate violence.

Director:

James Hawes

Writer:

John Buchan (novel), Lizzie Mickery (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Rupert Penry-Jones, Lydia Leonard, David Haig, Patrick Malahide

Plot:

Richard Hannay, a mining engineer on holiday from the African colonies, finds London socialite life terribly dull. Yet it's more then he bargained for when secret agent, Scudder, bursts into his room and entrusts him a coded notebook with map, concerning the impending start of World War I. In no time both German agents and the British law are chasing him, ruthlessly coveting the Roman numerals code, which Hannay believes he must crack himself. Masquerading as a liberal party pundit, Richard also gets stuck with parliamentary candidate Sir George Sinclair's sister Victoria. They must survive with the secrets and decide who they can trust and how to keep it from others.

Awards:

1 win.

Production:

Warner Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10