The Man Who Knew Too Much(1956)
A little knowledge can be a deadly thing!
The Man Who Knew Too Much Synopsis
An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) is a thriller, mystery and drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released on May 16, 1956 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars James Stewart, Doris Day, Brenda De Banzie and Bernard Miles. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 1,600 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Writers:
- John Michael Hayes, D.B. Wyndham-Lewis, Charles Bennett
- Producers:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Burks
- Composer:
- Bernard Herrmann
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,200,000
- Revenue:
- $11,300,000
- Status:
- Released
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) Trailer
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The Man Who Knew Too Much Original Theatrical Trailer
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Doris Day Sings Que Sera At Bedtime | Hitchcock Presents
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The Chase - "The Man Who Knew Too Much" | Hitchcock Presents
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Moroccan Eating Etiquette - "The Man Who Knew Too Much" | Hitchcock Presents
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The Deadly Crescendo - "The Man Who Knew Too Much" | Hitchcock Presents
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The Ride To Marrakech - "The Man Who Knew Too Much" | Hitchcock Presents
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The Man Who Knew Too Much Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Stewart
as Ben McKenna
Doris Day
as Jo McKenna
Brenda De Banzie
as Lucy Drayton
Bernard Miles
as Edward Drayton
Ralph Truman
as Buchanan
Daniel Gélin
as Louis Bernard
Mogens Wieth
as Ambassador
Alan Mowbray
as Val Parnell
Hillary Brooke
as Jan Peterson
Christopher Olsen
as Hank McKenna
Reggie Nalder
as Rien
Richard Wattis
as Assistant Manager
Key crew
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by John Michael Hayes, D.B. Wyndham-Lewis and Charles Bennett, produced by Alfred Hitchcock.
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The Man Who Knew Too Much Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 1,600 ratings.
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The Man Who Knew Too Much – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man Who Knew Too Much online?
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The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Man Who Knew Too Much?
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The main cast of The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) includes James Stewart, Doris Day, Brenda De Banzie, Bernard Miles and Ralph Truman. The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Knew Too Much released?
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The Man Who Knew Too Much was released on May 16, 1956 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is The Man Who Knew Too Much worth watching?
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The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 1,600 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Man Who Knew Too Much?
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