Thirty Nine Steps, The (1959)

Starring: Kenneth More, Brenda De Banzie, Taina Elg, Faith Brook Directed by: Ralph Thomas This is the definitive version of one of the most famous thrillers in the English language, John Buchanan’s "THE 39 STEPS". When Richard Hannay (KENNETH MORE) picks up a baby’s rattle in Kensington Gardens, he unwittingly sparks a fuse that leads to espionage, intrigue and murder. What is the key to the dying woman’s last words – "The 39 Steps"? Who is the mysterious brain at the head of the deadly spy organisation that theatens the very heart of British security? "THE 39 STEPS" is a thriller that never loosens its grip and includes some of the most faous set pieces in British Cinema.