39 Steps, The (UK)
Handcuffed To The Girl Who Double-Crossed Him
Certificate: U
Running Time: 78 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Alfred Hitchcock considered `The 39 Steps` to be one of his favourite films, partly because it launched his classic theme of the innocent man on the run from villains and lawmen alike, and partly because of the film`s exhilirating pace.
Robert Donat stars as Richard Hannay in this freely adapted version of John Buchan`s story. Despite repeated re-makes, Hitchcock`s riveting original remains unequalled.
Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Documentary
Video Tracks:
Pan & Scan 1.33:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital Mono English
Directed By:
Alfred Hitchcock
Written By:
Ian Hay
Alma Reville
Charles Bennett
John Buchan
Starring:
John Laurie
Peggy Ashcroft
Godfrey Tearle
Lucie Mannheim
Madeleine Carroll
Robert Donat
Soundtrack By:
Hubert Bath
Director of Photography:
Bernard Knowles
Editor:
Derek N. Twist
Costume Designer:
Joe Strassner
Producer:
Ivor Montagu
Michael Balcon
Distributor:
Carlton
Your Opinions and Comments
The video transfer is average, but considering the source material`s age, it is acceptable. There are no compression signs at all but the picture is not too clear and sharp. Numerous scratches and dust particles can be easily spotted as well.
The DD 2.0 (mono through the 2 front speakers) soundtrack is ok. Naturally, the surrounds are not used. The dialog is mostly understandable.
The menus are still and silent.
The disk contains no extras at all.
Bottom line - a true classic that had aged quite a bit since its original release.