The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Man Who Knew Too Much is a 1956 drama thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring James Stewart, Doris Day and Christopher Olsen. It runs 2 hours and earned $10,190 worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Music (Song). Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man Who Knew Too Much About?
The premise of The Man Who Knew Too Much without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While on vacation in Morocco, a family unwittingly discovers a dangerous conspiracy involving an impending assassination. As they become entangled in a web of deceit, they find themselves targeted by ruthless conspirators determined to silence them. A desperate race against time begins as the family fights to survive and alert the authorities, leading to a thrilling and suspenseful cat-and-mouse chase.
The Man Who Knew Too Much Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- french morocco
- american abroad
- american couple
- remake by original director
- assassination attempt
- mix up
- morocco
- assassin
- sniper
- chapel
- marrakech morocco
- symphony orchestra
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- dying words
- husband wife relationship
- kidnapping
- assassination
- inter cultural
- 1950s
- sitting at a dining table
- french colonial
- dead body in the street
- sharpshooter
- telephone book
- british police
- bus ride
- boy in jeopardy
- child in jeopardy
- vacation gone wrong
- kidnapped child
- assassination plot
- classical concert
- foreign holiday
- medical doctor
- french protectorate in morocco
- stabbed to death
- knife in the back
- dying confession
- police interrogation
- telephone call
- threatening telephone call
- former singer
- kidnapped son
- scuffle
- marksman
- royal albert hall london
- church service
- foreign embassy
- hit on the head with a club
- knocked unconscious
- failed assassination attempt
The Man Who Knew Too Much Cast
James Stewart leads the cast, with Doris Day and Christopher Olsen. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alfred Hitchcock
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The Man Who Knew Too Much Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Man Who Knew Too Much 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 75% User score
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The Man Who Knew Too Much Plot Summary
What happens in The Man Who Knew Too Much from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
While on a prolonged European getaway following a medical conference in Paris, American doctor Ben McKenna (James Stewart) is accompanied by his wife Jo (Doris Day) and their young son Hank (Christopher Olsen). During their bus journey in French Morocco, a moment unfolds when Hank inadvertently removes the veil from a Muslim woman, which nearly sparks an international incident. Fortunately, Louis Bernard (Daniel Gélin), a French bystander, steps in to diffuse the situation, much to Ben’s relief. He eagerly opens up about his family and their upcoming sightseeing plans in Marrakech, although Jo grows increasingly wary of Louis’s inquisitive nature.
Full summary
The whole story of The Man Who Knew Too Much, scene by scene
The Man Who Knew Too Much Box Office
The Man Who Knew Too Much grossed $10,190 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.2K
- International
- $8.8K
The Man Who Knew Too Much Awards & Nominations
The Man Who Knew Too Much won 1 Oscar, including Music (Song).
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1957 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Music (Song)
The Man Who Knew Too Much Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 3 trailers and 5 clips.
- Trailer The Man Who Knew Too Much Trailer 1956
- Trailer Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) | TRAILER
- Clip The Ride To Marrakech - "The Man Who Knew Too Much" | Hitchcock Presents
- Clip The Deadly Crescendo - "The Man Who Knew Too Much" | Hitchcock Presents
How Well Do You Know The Man Who Knew Too Much?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in The Man Who Knew Too Much
17 cars on screen, including the 1938 Austin 12/4 Taxi and the 1953 Floirat C14 SACA.
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1938 Austin 12/4 Taxi Minor role -
1953 Floirat C14 SACA Minor role -
1951 Humber Hawk Mk.IV Minor role -
1951 Jaguar Mk.VII Minor role
The Man Who Knew Too Much Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “De man die te veel wist” and “Човекът, който знаеше твърде много”.
- Also known as
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- De man die te veel wist
- Човекът, който знаеше твърде много
- Manden der vidste for meget
- Mies, joka tiesi liikaa
- Ha-Ish sh'Yada Yoter Me'dye
- Der Mann der zu viel wusste
- Çox Şey Bilən Adam
- 知情太多的人
- Der Mann, der zuviel wusste
- El hombre que sabía demasiado
- L'Homme qui en savait trop
- L'uomo che sapeva troppo
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- Человек, который знал слишком много
- 擒凶记
- O Homem Que Sabia Demais
- Az ember, aki túl sokat tudott
- Mannen som visste för mycket
- Manden, der vidste for meget
- Ο Άνθρωπος Που Γνώριζε Πολλά
- האיש שידע יותר מידי
- Omul care știa prea multe
- Çok Şey Bilen Adam
- Człowiek, który wiedział za dużo
- 知りすぎていた男
- Muž, který věděl příliš mnoho
- 나는 비밀을 알고 있다
- Мъжът, който знаеше твърде много
- 擒凶記
- Людина, яка забагато знала
- Mies joka tiesi liikaa
- مردی که زیاد میدانست
- Čovjek koji je previše znao
- L’home que sabia massa
- 擒兇記
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The Man Who Knew Too Much FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Man Who Knew Too Much, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man Who Knew Too Much?
The Man Who Knew Too Much runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Man Who Knew Too Much released?
The Man Who Knew Too Much was released on June 1, 1956.
Who directed The Man Who Knew Too Much?
The Man Who Knew Too Much was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
More films by Alfred Hitchcock Who is in the cast of The Man Who Knew Too Much?
The Man Who Knew Too Much stars James Stewart, Doris Day and Christopher Olsen, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Man Who Knew Too Much make at the box office?
The Man Who Knew Too Much grossed $10,190 worldwide.
How is The Man Who Knew Too Much rated?
The Man Who Knew Too Much has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
What awards did The Man Who Knew Too Much win?
The Man Who Knew Too Much won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Music (Song) at the Oscars 1957.
Does The Man Who Knew Too Much have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man Who Knew Too Much has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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