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thirty-seven, thirty-eight, thirty-nine.

We are both aware that war is inevitable.

But it won't happen this year.

I assume you have read my reports.

If their plans for the 15th are successful, all of

Europe will be involved in the war at the same time.

We still have the fleet, Scudder. Karolides can hold the Balkans.

If you do not act, the fleet will be in danger and Carolides will be assassinated.

Sir Hugh, have I ever raised the alarm without cause?

Ok, give us the details.

I don't know their English names, but I can confirm any other information.

You've been retired for too long, some things are starting to dawn on you.

Lord Harkness, you spend a lot of time at your club!

- Enough. - I cannot tolerate selfishness and obstinacy!

Being uncivilized does not make a man stronger.

So are you ready to ignore the warnings?

- I'll do what I can for you, in this case... - Listen!

I'm not in this for my pride.

Excuse me!

Don't you understand? World peace is in danger!

I'm in danger! And your colleagues too.

It has always been Scudder's obsession.

He also sees the Prussians in the closet!

- He has always been reliable. - In the past.

I believe him.

We'll talk in the morning.

Goodnight, sir. Good night.

Appleton, what an unexpected pleasure.

What...?

- Lord Harkness. - Lord Harkness.

None of those present want to underestimate the tragic death of Lord Harkness.

He resolutely opposed the aggression, his words of guarantee for

Serbia are remembered and he had the support of everyone present.

From every member of this society, who works tirelessly to maintain peace in Europe.

- Empire Rooms - urgent! - Immediately.

I am convinced that we are entering the final hour of that same peace.

War is not only inevitable, gentlemen,

its shadow is already upon us.

Hello, Hugh?

- Your vehicle or mine? - Horse-drawn or motor vehicle?

Power, let's keep the old means of transportation as long as we can.

A voice for women!

A voice for women!

Oh, and it will happen. They will have to do it.

Back, you can't pass.

We want a vote! We want a vote!

Move, give some space!

Good evening, my name is Scudder. Colonel Scudder.

I need your help. Can I come in?

- You have an apartment here. - It's urgent, Mr. Hannay.

I don't feel comfortable bothering you, but I have no choice.

An unusual way to meet the Colonel. How do you know my name?

I know a lot about you, Mr. Hannay.

Enough to believe I can count on your help.

Sit.

What if I don't want to? To help, I mean.

Away from the door.

Mine is charged.

Move away from the door and place the weapon on the table.

Please.

I'm not very happy when I'm threatened in my apartment.

Go to the window, look down the street and tell me what you see.

- Are they watching your apartment? - YES.

He is a member of the Prussian secret service.

Two of his associates are upstairs searching my apartment.

I need a hiding place for at least 24 hours.

Can you help me?

I have information that on the 15th of this month

there was an assassination attempt on Karolides.

Greek Prime Minister.

As long as it can keep the Balkans united, the war can be

postponed until Britain and France are better prepared.

All my research is here, Hannay.

I need some time to sort everything out.

Time and a safe place to work.

I don't understand much about the "sleepers" thing.

And how this affects the British fleet in general.

I'm not even sure what you say is true.

Please feel free to stay in the smoking room

while I go to Scotland the day after tomorrow.

Scotland.

Strathallan. I spent the first years of my life there.

In South Africa such a place would be called a village.

That place would be convenient...

hide from the people hunting you?

It's not there. We searched the apartment thoroughly.

Scudder and his notes must be found.

He had to be somewhere in the building – there was no way he could get out.

The list of tenants is reviewed, four may have reason to hide Scudder.

I want their apartments searched.

“Good morning, Hannay!”

Good morning.

Impressive.

In a defensive position you always have to have some sort of retreat plan.

Maybe I need to get out of here without being recognized.

Sorry, I don't have anything cooler than this for breakfast.

I gave the staff some time off.

Colonel...

I'm curious, why don't you go to the police?

I have no proof.

- Can I ask you where you were today? - At the bank.

Then to Union-Castle to buy a ticket to Cape Town...

and at S. Pancras will book a place for Scotland. Why?

I ask out of habit.

- Mr. Hannay. - YES?

If I wanted to disappear and needed one last

refuge, could I look for you in Strathallan?

Obviously.

Scudder's hat.

Oh, sorry.

'Morning!

Good morning, Mr. Scudder! I didn't recognize you!

Taxi!

Scudder is that taxi.

Okay, guys, grab your bags.

Hannah!

What's wrong with you? Run there!

Excuse me.

Someone fainted.

- That man had a knife. - Yes, I saw it too.

Call the police!

Stop him!

Just a little, sir. Stay calm.

Damn idiots! Get it! There he is!

He pointed the gun at me, says he is being chased by some people

and mentioned a date, the 15th, and a plot to kill Karolides.

- Can you try it? - Why else would they want to kill him?

- But you didn't believe him. - Sure, I...

Well... I... I wasn't sure what to believe.

So you unloaded his gun and booked a ticket to Cape Town.

When he ran away, they got a second chance at St Pancras.

Why would I want to kill Scudder?

I've been in England for two weeks.

I was bored so I decided to go back to South Africa.

That's why I reviewed the ticket to Cape Town.

- Have you lived in South Africa for a long time? - 25 years old, since childhood.

- How many years in the German colonies? - Five.

- What were you doing? - Mining engineer.

- Prove it. - Do I blow something up?

- Write to them yourself! Ask them! - Who? German authorities in Africa?

- What do you want to say? - What do you want to say?

Can't you see that Scudder was up to something really big?

So big that it concerns the war between this country and Germany!

- And Scudder told you all this. - It was all written in his notebook.

The black notebook he was trying to give me when he was killed.

- We didn't find any notebooks. - I don't think that's happening.

- I think everyone lies. - And I think they are all incompetent!

- Where did you learn German? - In Africa, where did you learn?

YES...

I want a lawyer and a bond.

Everything you have said and done is a threat and a direct threat to peace in the country.

You will be charged with murder and treason, without bail.

The evidence against you is in the possession of the Police

Underground, in relation to the death of Colonel Scudder, a

former British intelligence agent and possible involvement

in the murder of Lord Harkness and Mr. Hugh Porton, it is

sufficient to decide to keep you in custody until the trial is set.

Bail is not permitted.

It's coming!

Traitor!

Where's the notebook, Mr. Hannay?

What notebook?

Scudder's.

Give him a chair.

We saved you from hanging, don't we deserve some kind of cooperation?

- If only you knew what you were talking about... - Scudder stayed in your apartment,

and you must have spoken to each other.

I thought he was just paranoid!

He was obviously afraid of something.

But he didn't tell me anything.

I feel sorry for him.

I let him sleep at my place and he promised to explain everything to me the next evening.

Your...

colleagues prevented that conversation.

Remove the handcuffs. Give him food and something to drink.

On purpose...

What do you know about the 39 steps?

About what?

Maybe he is innocent, as he tries to prove.

And the notebook?

If he knows where she is, he'll try to get her.

It's the only way to prove his innocence to the police.

Leave him alone for a while.

He's gone.

- Where is that train going? - Nowhere, it's empty.

I left my diary somewhere here last night.

Look at it over there.

I am very grateful to you.

“In South Africa such a place would be called a village.”

"Strathallan."

Scots Express, platform one!

Dumfries, sir. Platform one, hurry.

A thousand thanks.

Get past the vicar in the toilet at St Pancras station?

And you left your dress on him? What is...?

Discover the trains that left from St. Pancrazio. Up to one, in detail!

What happened?

- What happened? - You have nothing to worry about.

Lean over the fence, see the fir tree under the bridge.

Don't get out of the carriage, please.

- It's not over there. - He must still be on the train.

But where?

Come on! There should be another train! Let's go!

You two, back! Everyone on the train!

At the next station we will issue a search warrant for him.

Good evening.

“All my research is in this notebook, Mr. Hannay.”

"Mr. Hannay, if I decide to disappear, can I look for you in Strathallan?"

And when you find it, return my hat!

Keep your eyes open.

How will we recognize it?

He is disguised as a tramp, wearing a long old coat and a battered hat.

I found it!

What are you doing here?

This forest is private property!

What the hell is going on here?!

This is private property and you are trespassing illegally!

Sorry, we're looking for our friend.

Some idiot went that way a few minutes ago.

- Then we will expel him instead of you. - Oh, you won't.

I am responsible...

It's yours, Viviana!

My dick!

Stop, don't shoot!

What the hell do you think you're doing?

- I'm lost. - Lost?

You are on private property!

I'm really sorry! Did I scare the birds?

Which birds? We didn't shoot anything.

Hamilton shot anyway.

They could have shot you!

- Yes, they could - What were you doing?

- The radio? It's a bet. - A bet?

- YES. - What kind?

- I invested 500 guineas. - A nice sum.

And what is it about?

I bet two friends that I would get to Invern before they caught me.

Looking for a man?! Exceptional!

Terribly exciting.

I slept in the meadow, I changed with a tramp, so they wouldn't smell me.

Please excuse my appearance. Still...

Even though I'm dirty and smelly, I'm terribly hungry!

David, you must return with us for rest and refreshment.

What? Oh, yes. Certainly.

I'm Hamilton, this is Miss Mackenzie.

Lord Rohan.

- Royce! Dick Royce! - I'm happy.

Listen, hey, we'll go back!

After 36 hours, I think you need a bath.

Then he will completely lose track of me.

And a civil meal in the form of dinner.

Yes, they will never look for you here. Stay for dinner.

I'll have a whiskey. I read in the newspaper that...

A thousand thanks.

Excuse me.

I wouldn't even recognize

you if you smelled different.

You are incredibly fabulous!

Thank you. For the luck that brought me here.

Come and meet our other guests.

He doesn't see.

Will you take Lady Nettleship to dinner?

And who is your partner?

David, my boyfriend.

Oh.

Mr. Renfrew, I need to see the boss right away.

Porton was a good man.

And Harkness too. The two were not belligerent men.

Do you believe Germany played a role in these murders?

We won't know until we get Hannay.

That bastard.

He lost 200 guineas.

Stuart wants to talk to you, sir. He says it's very important.

- Sorry, just a moment. - Obviously.

What do you think, Mr. Royce?

Will there be a war?

YES.

Homocide?

So says Agent Forbes.

Where?

Close to Duncan Spinney Place.

They want to collect statements from anyone who was in the woods.

YES. Obviously.

And all because of that Greek, what was his name...?

Karolides, will speak before both Chambers.

- Carolide? In London? - YES.

- When? - The 15th.

Imagine: a stranger addressing Parliament and the House of Lords!

What's wrong, David?

One of my guards...

he was killed in the forest.

Oh, David!

The police will begin investigating in order.

I will ask you, Mr. Royce, to stay until the morning.

Yes, certainly.

- Inspector Lomas, Sir Walter. - Come in.

Did you want to see me?

It sounds like you're jumping to conclusions.

- Hannay was involved. He's involved. - Just like an innocent bystander.

Not yet tested.

Everything he told you about his life is confirmed by verified sources.

He was decorated for his service in the Boer Wars.

- The years spent in the German colonies? - As a mining engineer.

And a gold miner for a British company.

Very good, sir. You are entitled to your opinion.

His story about the notebook that belonged to Scudder is true.

The reservationist confirmed.

Yes…foreign agents will be sent to kill him and bring him back.

If it's true that Hannay is innocent, you can stop looking for him.

NO! Gentleman.

If we stop looking for it, the enemy will have a clear position.

We have to find him before them.

Agent Forbes, sir.

Forgive me for bothering you so late, sir.

Ian, come in.

- Have you heard of poor Donald? - YES...

It is very likely that he was somehow connected to this man called Hannay.

Hannah? A character who escaped from London?

They know he left the express at Drumbriggs Viaduct.

He headed in this direction.

They say he's a terribly dangerous man, so we need to warn people.

We told everyone to let us know if they saw any strangers.

- Is there any description? - No details, sir.

There are some...

If we see someone we think might be him...

we will let you know right away.

You can be sure of it.

All right. Thank you ma'am.

- Gentleman. - Do you have time for a drink?

Nice of you, but I'm going to bed. It's been a long day.

- Thanks, Ian. Good night. - Good night!

Why?

Why didn't you tell him about Royce?

What a ridiculous idea! He is clearly not a criminal.

- You liked it. - I don't think he's a murderer.

The local policeman was here.

In search of Richard Hannay.

What did you tell him?

Nothing.

David?

He likes you but has a great sense of responsibility.

So I don't have much time, do I?

I'm not a murderer.

I have Prussian agents on my tail who think I can stop their plans.

- Will they kill you? - He won't.

I hunted for 20 years in Africa.

Can I help you hide?

NO. By the 15th the police will have already discovered that I am innocent.

Maybe see you in London.

I am engaged to David.

YES.

Take care.

- Someone push me. - Guys, Mr. Harry needs to be pushed.

You there! Are you the Liberal spokesperson?

- YES! - Come in, you're already half an hour late.

I thought you would never make it. I can't talk for an hour alone. Push!

Push!

Friends, neighbors and... fellow liberals...

I would like, on your behalf, to welcome this evening...

promising candidate of the liberals of our region,

Mr. Harry McLean.

We are also honored to host a

recognized liberal activist, Mr...

Gentleman...?

- Rolls. - Mr. Rolls.

Ladies and gentlemen, now listen to Mr. Rolls!

From Peebles!

Mr President, Mr Harry McLean,

ladies and gentlemen.

I'm listening now...

announcement and my introduction...

I wonder something...

What is a liberal? What do you believe?

Can one of you explain it to me?

- What do you believe, sir? - Are you not an expert?

I know what I believe, what about you?

What will we do with the Irish question? And party politics?

Don't ask any more questions, tell us something concrete!

Okay, I'll tell you.

You are not awake, the country is not awake.

Don't turn on your brain! You have no idea that, for example...

you don't even know if those two who just entered are fellow liberals...

or agents of foreign powers. Right.

Look at them. Ask them.

Are they what they seem?

- Are you what you seem? - YES! I am originally British

and I believe that all people should be free and equal before God!

Are they intruders?

Calm down old man!

We must always be on our guard and guard against those who

would reshape Europe and bring chaos and carnage to it.

Are you talking about the Tories?!

Well. Then there's only one thing left to do. Is that so?

- Shall we vote for Mr. Harry? - Right!

Vote for Mr. Harry McLean! Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Harry McLean!

Nice speech but what does it mean?

- You should have talked for half an hour. - Stomach virus.

Ladies and gentlemen, please!

We listened to Mr.'s speech...

Rolls boldly attacks the Tories.

Hannay was headed to a certain place.

We checked, it still goes in a north-west direction.

He's here tonight and headed there. Clanrith. Is there any hotel there?

There is a spa. She is adored by Scottish hypochondriacs.

We will get rooms there.

I finally got you.

You killed Donald!

- What are you talking about?! - Donald Duck!

Oh, no, not again.

What did you do to a man who couldn't defend himself?!

Keep your head up, Mr Murcheson.

He needs therapy. Shall we sign up later?

Certainly, sir.

Good evening.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

A sweet awakening.

Never underestimate an amateur!

Your brain is now clear, your hearing is good, your vision is also good.

The sensation is returning to your hands and body and will slowly reach your feet.

After dinner, you and I will talk. I want a real notebook.

- Good evening, Mr. Hamilton. - Mary. Donald Duck.

Mr Hamilton, I'm very happy to see you.

Good evening, Crombie.

- Nice visit tonight. - All seats are occupied, sir.

But remember, Hannay, I'm a patriot.

I will fulfill my task, no matter how terrible it may be.

Either I'll have a notebook or I'll kill you.

Well. Time for a gin before the recital.

- Liquor, ma'am. - Thank you.

Thank you.

- It's the same man. - What?

One of the Prussians that Mr. Hannay had warned us about.

Room service.

Oh, the curse.

Why can't they make a decision once and for all...?

Good evening, sir. What can I do for you?

Oh, the gentleman is a stranger.

Any appetizers, sir?

Chickens?

Right. And what would you like, sir, maybe some whisky?

Could it be a little brandy?

Clean, sir?

Waterfall?

Soda?

Oh. Bigger, smaller?

Excuse me, sir. Bigger.

Good, sir. Big brands and soda.

I'll be back in a minute.

Thank God for Bray.

They recognized me.

Good evening. I wonder if you can help us?

We will be happy.

We are looking for our cousin, his name is Hannay.

Don't know where it is?

Hannah. I heard that name somewhere...

Are you taking a walk, Mr Murcheson?

Ladies and gentlemen, a little attention, please.

The recital starts in 15 minutes...

First I want to mention the activities of the British Red Cross.

OH! What is this?

There's time for the program, sir.

- Excuse me! - We were just talking about you.

Look, this is my fault.

Take care of the gentleman's suit and clean it at my expense.

- I insist. - We have to take our cousin to the doctor.

- Can I help you? - No, you are a guest.

- Campbell, I'll lend you the car. - Yes, sir.

- Take your coats in the car. - Yes, sir.

Sir, I advise you to change clothes as soon as possible

Obviously. Who is that young man?

One day we will repay your hospitality.

Poor boy. Did he say anything before he died?

I think Scudder said something like "our guest."

- It doesn't make any sense. - No, there isn't.

- "The host"? "Most"? - "Most of us"?

Impossible, the man was dying.

"Our spirits"?

You understand, I would like to come with you...

but now I have to go to Donald Duck's funeral... I'll need a maid.

No, you've done more than enough. I don't have to go far.

And they certainly won't look for you in a dress like that.

Why did he want you to go to... Strathallan?

- Yes, I know... - Somewhere on the road between your flat and St Pancras,

Colonel Scudder left the real notebook in a safe place.

Good idea, but where? And how?

I know what I would do.

Simple. I would put it in the first mailbox I came across.

"Mail".

"Mail"!

Will you sign here, Mr. Scudder?

Thank you.

I prepare David's car.

Is everything encrypted?

Yes, except this sentence.

- Arianna's dance? - They asked me this question.

And what do I know about 39 steps?

Arianna gave the ball to her lover, so that he could use

it to find a way out and escape after killing the monster.

Escape after the murder. Carolide? At 11:45?

Riccardo, something is wrong.

Certainly!

Wait here.

Below.

Alessio, go!

YES?

Mr. Appleton, we have decoded the message from Berlin.

"British Fleet: Affirmative. Karolides: Affirmative.

"We urgently confirm Arianna's request for the 15th."

What was the last message from Scotland?

They'll both be back, sir.

Answer,

“Sleepers continue as planned.”

You no longer have to hold your breath.

- How's your head? - All right. Just dizziness.

Here.

- Where are we? - South of Sheffield.

The train almost missed its connection.

By the way, I brought the news of your death.

- This should stop our enemies. - We don't have much time left.

Tomorrow Karolides will address Parliament at 11.45am.

- 11:45? - It's murder time.

We are not amateurs, Mr. Hannay! Karolides will be monitored.

And the best decipherer of the War Staff is waiting for us.

Oh yes, we are waiting for your approval.

Eat once a year, Mr. Walter.

This is my first breakfast in a week!

Come in!

- Good morning, gentlemen. - Good morning, sir.

- Do you want a cup of coffee? - No, thank you, sir.

- Your suit, Mr. Hannay. - Thank you.

How is Tillotson doing with the notebook?

That's Scudder's personal code, sir.

But Tillotson managed to clear them an hour ago.

- When will we have the details? - He wants to meet at 11.

We have 45 minutes left!

I have a meeting at 10.15am, usually lasts about an hour...

Does it have anything to do with the safety of the British fleet?

Mr. Hannay, we owe a lot to your courage and your source of information,

but there are still some things that are confidential and important.

Yes, I understand.

And you have to understand...

so as not to exaggerate about the three Prussian agents.

These people are extremely courageous and loyal.

Brave?!

Yes I know.

They are brave. And dangerous.

- We have a lot of things... - Lomas!

A cordon of police officers will not protect Karolides!

They won't run there with a bomb!

Sleepers are chosen because they can go unnoticed in this country...

not by disguising himself, but by performing some unprecedented acrobatics!

Do we advise against guarding Karolides?

NO. I must remind you both that

Scudder has been right and wrong so far.

Today at 11.45am...

Karolides will be killed.

What the hell?!

Catch the girl!

This is the house where they kept me.

Martins, find out who lives here.

Boss, this is Edmund Appleton's house.

This time you were wrong.

He is a successful businessman and a friend of government cabinet members.

Edmund Appleton went hunting with King George!

Scudder told me something about the man we're looking for...

he was standing next to Porton when he was killed.

And Edmund Appleton too.

Hannah! Come!

- Inspector! - YES?

Someone tried to forge Mr. Walter Bullivant's signature.

Boss, the man present at the meeting was Mr. Walter himself.

- It's not. - Damn, I've known that man for years!

- You have to answer some questions. - "I have to"? Are you crazy?

You can judge it when they kill Mr. Karolides.

- What was discussed during the meeting? - Your career is in danger.

And Carolides, sir, and the British fleet.

Gentlemen, please answer the questions.

- Did Mr. Walter sign anything? - NO. It's not.

- Do the "39 steps" have any meaning? - Truly...

- Ariadne's thread? - Arianna?

- It's the name of the ship. - What kind of ship?

German cruiser. He is stationed in Gravesend.

Dropped anchor there last night.

This is how they plan to escape!

I was at Mr. Walter's. They tied the butler to the cupboard.

Mr. Walter and Mrs. Mackenzie have been kidnapped.

Sir, do you want to answer the questions?

You don't have time anymore.

We talked about the role of the navy in the event of war with Germany.

Mr. Walter has a war program for the entire fleet.

Uniform, sir.

Scudder discovered some surprising things, I remember...

Tillotson...

Tell us what you discover. The Greek Prime Minister will be assassinated.

I know that. Their program is amazing.

The purpose of the search for these Prussian agents is...

Tillotson!

Do you know how he will be killed?

Scudder only called it "39 Steps".

- But what does it mean? - I do not know.

- Isn't it a book? - NO.

Do you know how they will reach Arianna?

NO.

- There better be some good news. - It doesn't make any sense, sir.

- AS? - Since they kidnapped Mr. Walter, he's been gone

to your office 20 minutes before the meeting.

The man present at the meeting may not be the real Walter.

But the man who came here certainly is.

What exactly was he doing while he was here?

He read the urgent email I gave him, signed two memos, answered the phone

call from his tailor and signed the permit at the Ministry of Labor.

- He signed three documents. - Let me see them.

Please!

Gentlemen, please!

We would like to ask you to sit down in ten minutes.

- Mr. Karolides? - YES?

- Your escort will arrive in 15 minutes. - Thank you.

The signatures are faithful to the original.

What would you risk by coming here? It doesn't make any sense...

Because something vital to their plans is hidden here!

Scudder failed us. He didn't answer.

I guess you don't know what those 39 steps mean?

Anyone who knows Westminster knows this.

- What?! - This is a well-known fact!

The stairs of the different levels of Big Ben are built according to

- to the new calculation, which not everyone understood. - How much is 39?

39 steps lead you from Lauderdale's door...

- to Big Ben itself. - Big Ben.

Appleton signed a license for routine work on the watch!

Port Lauderdale.

- 39. - Intelligent Scudder.

- Up there. - Destroy it!

We have Mr. Walter Bullivant and Mrs. Mackenzie.

- Did you hear? - We heard.

Send someone we can talk to.

Let him come alone and unarmed.

It's ready!

- Hannah. - YES. As usual, one step ahead of you.

You're not very smart, are you?

Listen carefully, we have Mr. Walter and the girl, they are our passports.

If we reach Bremen safely, we will let them go unharmed. Clear?

Bremen? You won't even reach Arianna.

Hannay, there's something you don't know.

If we don't show up for the appointment, they'll both die.

Appleton will kill them.

Come back, Hannay!

If you value their lives, ask Mr. Lomas to recall his men.

Without interruption, we have four minutes. There is a device.

The explosion must begin when the hands show 11:45.

AS?

They don't have to arrive at 11:45.

How do you think we're going to stop this?

Let's stop the pointer. Pistol!

- Not...? - There is no other solution!

Maybe they will do it without even looking at the clock!

This is your problem.

Load your weapons. And you.

That's right Scott, unload here, the rest of you with me.

Shoot the lock.

Take care of the wounded.

Tell Scott to bring Hannay here as soon as I stop this thing!

Go get Hannay!

- Give me your hand. - Don't be so stupid!

- Give him this end! - Tie him to the post!

I'll lower the rope to you.

Pull your foot through the knot. A little to the left.

Right.

I wait.

They transformed into police uniforms!

Shot!

After you, Mr. Appleton.

Edmund Appleton was convicted of treason in May 1914

and thanks to Richard Hannay, Britain was

given enough time to prepare for the Great War.

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