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The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)

May. 22,1956
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7.4
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PG
| Thriller Mystery
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A couple vacationing in Morocco with their young son accidentally stumble upon an assassination plot. When the child is kidnapped to ensure their silence, they have to take matters into their own hands to save him.

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Listonixio
1956/05/22

Fresh and Exciting

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Console
1956/05/23

best movie i've ever seen.

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MusicChat
1956/05/24

It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

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TrueHello
1956/05/25

Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

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cristianocrivelli
1956/05/26

I hadn't seen it since I was in college. I remembered it like a fun, absurd movie. Now in 2018 what hit me the most was the wife played by Doris Day. She is spectacular and the absurdity becomes totally real just by looking at her. James Stewart is great of course but he seems to be the foil here rather than the center that keeps us connected to that essential leap of faith. The scene in which he gives her the tranquilizers before telling her the terrible news. What Doris Day manages to do with her character is extraordinary. Brenda de Banzie is a terrific villainess and Bernard Herrmann's score another major plus. I'm sure that even my grandchildren's grandchildren will talk about The Man Who Knew Too Much and about Doris Day.

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strike-1995
1956/05/27

I like to imagine hitcock with a baton furiously waving it like a conductor to his orchestra, except instead of a sheet of music it is the script, he is that meticulous and brilliant.

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zkonedog
1956/05/28

Alfred Hitchcock may have made better films than this (Psycho and Vertigo come to mind), but in terms of pure, solid filmmaking, "The Man Who Knew Too Much" will keep you entertained from beginning to end.For a basic plot summary, the film focuses on the McKenna family, who (while on a vacation to Morocco) find themselves caught up in a case of political espionage that threatens to tear the family apart.Basically, every portion of this film is solid:-Plot: Will keep you on the edge of your seat as the McKenna's race against time to put together the pieces and come out ahead.-Acting: The combination of Jimmy Stewart and Doris Day pretty much assure a strong "acting" grade, and that is exactly what this movie deserves. They both play great roles that help draw you into the overall context.-Music: Bernard Hermann conducts the soundtrack, so excellence is pretty much guaranteed.-Direction: Hitch includes enough suspenseful interludes and unique camera angles to keep you involved even at the points when the plot bogs down a bit.Overall, this is a solid Hitchcock film that, while perhaps not one of his very best, is easily up near the top of his filmography.

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PartialMovieViewer
1956/05/29

Where do I start: When I was just a little boy, I asked my mother what will I watch? Will it be scary, will it be funny…and here is what she said to me. Watch, "The Man Who Knew Too Much – Too Much", the flick was directed by Hitchcock and the ending will scare the pants off. But it did not – did not…yet…still ended up being loads of fun. Ah well - what will be will be. Meh – I can do this so long and then I lose track. Two of my favorite stars tackle this masterpiece head-on, escorting it to the big screen; delivering a spine-tingling white-knuckle ride of a masterpiece. I have always liked James Stewart and Doris is – well – just plain outstanding. For some, "Que Sera Sera," might have been over-sung, but I didn't think so. She has such a beautiful voice, and this was designed for her songbird voice. OK – enough babble. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. As in all the Alfred Hitchcock productions I have seen, this does not disappoint. The acting is superb and the directing is ahead of its time. I highly recommend this thriller to everyone.

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