THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH is Hitchcock's remake of his own 1934 film of the same title. While vacationing in French Morocco, an American family becomes accidentally involved in a series of international incidents after the father overhears an assassination plot. Compared with its 1934 predecessor, this version is lavish, with a .. Read more
| Starring | Noel Willman, Christopher Olsen, James Stewart, Doris Day |
|---|---|
| Director | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Genres | Thriller |
loading...
THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH is Hitchcock's remake of his own 1934 film of the same title. While vacationing in French Morocco, an American family becomes accidentally involved in a series of international incidents after the father overhears an assassination plot. Compared with its 1934 predecessor, this version is lavish, with a larger budget and a much bigger cast. While maintaining Hitchcock's fascination with an average Joe caught up in menacing events, the characters portrayed by Jimmy Stewart and Doris Day put a spin on the story that highlights the 1950s sensibilities that influenced the remake. Ben McKenna (Stewart), an American doctor, and his family stumble into the middle of an assassination plot while vacationing in Marrakech. When his son is kidnapped by the conspirators, McKenna must race against the clock to stop the murder and save his son's life. Stewart, as one might expect, gives a seamless performance as the average man thrown into exceptional circumstances. Day brings levity to the proceedings and performs the only musical number to ever appear in a Hitchcock film: "Que Sera, Sera," which would go on to win an Oscar and become a popular hit.
| Starring | Noel Willman, Christopher Olsen, James Stewart, Doris Day, Brenda De Banzie, Daniel Gelin, Bernard Miles, Reggie Nalder, Richard Wattis |
|---|---|
| Director | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Studio | UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 55 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Collections | 100 Top Thrillers |
| Genres | Thriller |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1956 To Rent: DVD: 21 Apr 2003 |
The sole instance of Hitchcock actually remaking one of his earlier movies, this replaces the British version's tight,... read more on Time Out
- 19
- 0
More mastery from the master
Alfred Hitchcock's more assured telling of a film he made twenty-one years earlier is infinitely superior to the original. Hitchcock said himself that his ... read more »
[Highly rated reviewer]
- 0
- 1
Just don't bother
Of its time - creaky and implausible plot that is full of holes and typically Hitchcock with far too many studio bound scenes. Maybe the Odeon and Gaumont ... read more »
- 0
- 1
Good - but not THAT good
I can watch James Stewart in almost anything, but he's best when the plot is engrossing. Unfortunately I didn't find this particularly engrossing
<... read more »
- 1
- 0
Doris Day can act serious
Watch this film,just for Doris Day's most challenging role and the music.Hitchcock at his best.Nice scenes from London's Albert Hall
Troubled teen Kale Brecht (Shia LaBeouf) goes off the rails a little after his dad is killed in a car crash. He winds up sporting a brand new ankle bracelet, sentenced to spend the summer under house arrest. With his mom turning into the warden from Shawshank and nixing his iTunes account things are looking pretty grim - that is, until Ashley (Sarah Roemer) moves in next door. She's intrigued by his leg jewellery and pretends not to notice that he sets up an elaborate surveillance operation... Read more
Want to watch something right now?
Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Cookies and Internet Advertising | EULA | Affiliates | Jobs | Inside LOVEFiLM Blog | About Us | Contact Us
International sites UK DK DE SE NO
LOVEFiLM, the LOVEFiLM logo and all other LOVEFiLM product or service names are trade marks of LOVEFiLM International Ltd. or its affiliates.
© 2012 LOVEFiLM UK Ltd. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.
90% from 3 members
