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The Thirty Nine Steps (1978)

English action film directed by Don Sharp

Film facts

Runtime
1h 42m 102 min
Released
1978
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

The Thirty Nine Steps has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 min). The English film released in 1978. It is directed by Don Sharp and stars Robert Powell, David Warner and Karen Dotrice.

Cast and crew

Director
Don Sharp
Cinematography
John Coquillon
Written by
John Buchan
Produced by
Greg Smith
Distribution
The Rank Organisation

Box office, awards and more

Based on
The Thirty-nine Steps
Set in
London, Scotland, St Pancras railway station
Filmed in
Pinewood Studios, Marylebone station

Release and where to watch

In theatres
1978
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of The Thirty Nine Steps?

The Thirty Nine Steps has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes, or 102 min.

When did The Thirty Nine Steps release?

The Thirty Nine Steps released in 1978.

Who directed The Thirty Nine Steps?

The Thirty Nine Steps is directed by Don Sharp.

Who is in the cast of The Thirty Nine Steps?

The cast of The Thirty Nine Steps includes Robert Powell, David Warner, Karen Dotrice, John Mills, Miles Anderson and Timothy West.

Is The Thirty Nine Steps based on a true story or a book?

The Thirty Nine Steps is based on The Thirty-nine Steps.

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Updated 12 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.