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The 39 Steps

Summary: A man in London tries to help a counter-espionage agent, but when the agent is killed and the man stands accused, he must go on the run to save himself and stop a spy ring that is trying to steal top-secret information.
Runtime: 1 h 26 min
MPAA: Approved

Language: English
Movie budget: $ 50,000
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