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Movie Info

Release Date: May 16, 1956
Runtime: 121 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (9)
Genres:
Thriller Mystery
Budget: $1,200,000
Revenue: $11,300,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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89%
Tomatometer
76
76/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
1,538 votes
7.4/10
IMDb
75,894 votes
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The Man Who Knew Too Much

1956

"Secrets unravel, danger lurks in every whisper."

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Thriller Mystery 121 min 7.4/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $1,200,000
Revenue: $11,300,000
Profit $10,100,000
ROI +841.7% (9.4x)

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The Man Who Knew Too Much is directed by Alfred Hitchcock .

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Man Who Knew Too Much

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  • The film features a notable sequence shot in the famous Albert Hall, which required meticulous planning and choreography to capture the tension of the climax involving a dramatic assassination attempt.

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  • The opening scenes were filmed in Morocco, providing an authentic backdrop for the story's setting and enhancing the film's international intrigue.

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  • In one scene, James Stewart's character accidentally drops a revolver, leading to a moment where the gun is briefly out of sight, which is a continuity error since it reappears without explanation in the following shots.

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  • Alfred Hitchcock's use of music in the film, particularly the recurring theme of 'Que Sera, Sera,' serves as both a plot device and a means of foreshadowing, reflecting the characters' emotional states.

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  • The film is a remake of Hitchcock's own 1934 movie of the same name, showcasing his evolving storytelling techniques and cinematic style over the two decades.

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  • During production, Hitchcock faced challenges with convincing the audience of the realism of the kidnapping plot, ultimately relying on suspense and emotional performances from the cast to build tension.

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