The Thirty Nine Steps details
| Format: | U DVD |
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| Starring: | Kenneth More, Kenneth More, Faith Brook, Taina Elg, Brenda De Banzie |
| Director: | Ralph Thomas |
| Genre: | Thriller - General |
| Studio: | CARLTON VISUAL ENTERTAINMENT LTD |
| Name | Discs | |
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The Thirty Nine Steps |
U Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 31 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 25 Jan 2003 |
| Main languages: | English |
| Hearing impaired subtitles: | English |
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Buchan magic
By Neville Kelley from Abergele, N.Wales , 30 Jul 2005[Highly rated reviewer]
With the 'Thirty Nine Steps' you are spoilt for choice - there is the Robert Donat version from the 1930's this Kenneth More film from the 50's and then the Robert Powell cover from the 70's
Although all based on the John Buchan thriller, they all vary in the way it is portrayed, but all are equally enjoyable.
For my money, the most exciting version is Robert Donat interpretation of Richard Hannay as it has a much better Scottish chase than the others. If they ever get round to digitally enhancing this then I would go as far to say this would be the better, albeit it in glorious Black & White. Meanwhile why not try all three then decide for yourselves- Was this review helpful to you?
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(12)the palace
By a customer , 27 Aug 2011this is by far the best version, plus of cause being made in colour is a big advantage and with several great british actors make ita must see film- Was this review helpful to you?
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The Thirty Nine Steps
By ian3 (538 reviews) from Salisbury , 17 Aug 2010The Thirty Nine Steps – One of my favourite films, and this is probably the best version, great story, fantastic settings and the actors aren’t too bad either, I recommend this to everyone….- Was this review helpful to you?
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A good thrill
By stickfiddles (4 reviews) from Durham , 23 Dec 2009Big Ben will never be the same again- Was this review helpful to you?
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Colourful and fun remake
By a customer from Cardiff, Wales , 01 Dec 2008Betty Box's remake of Hitchcock's 1935 version of Buchan's classic adventure story is no more like the original book than Hitchcock's film -- it really is 'just' a remake of Hitchcock. But it's colourful, set against real Scottish scenery (as against Hitchcock's film, mostly shot in the studio), and Kenneth More's Richard Hannay is arguably nearer to Buchan's original than Robert Donat's interpretation. Not a classic film, but good family fun.- Was this review helpful to you?
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A Feast Of Cameos
By robertconnor (177 reviews) from Gloucestershire , 31 Jan 2007From the perspective of 2007, British cinema appears more notable for its supporting players rather than its leading lights, and Thomas's remake of The 39 Steps is no exception... look beyond Moore's 2D Hannay and we find a delicious roll call of character turns: De Banzie's aging nympho', Brook's enigmatic 'spook', Cruickshank's foolish sheriff and especially Joan Hickson's hilarious turn as Miss Dobson, all giggling gawkishness and sensible hair and shoes. Even the schoolgirls on the train are familiar (Carol White became Loach's Poor Cow; Stranks was a 70s 'Magpie' presenter). Not a patch on Hitchcock's original nor the faithful 1978 interpretation, but as a snapshot of 50s cinematic talent it's a must!- Was this review helpful to you?
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