The Man Who Knew Too Much (1935): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Man Who Knew Too Much is a 1935 mystery thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Peter Lorre, Leslie Banks and Pierre Fresnay. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and earned $247 worldwide. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gaumont British Distributors
- 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 vacationing in Morocco, Ben McKenna and his family become entangled in a dangerous situation after a brief interaction with a mysterious man. Following his sudden death, Ben and his wife discover they are caught in a complex assassination plot, and their young son is kidnapped as leverage. Ben must use his instincts and courage to unravel the conspiracy and rescue his son, all while evading those who want him silenced.
The Man Who Knew Too Much Cast
Peter Lorre leads the cast, with Leslie Banks and Pierre Fresnay. 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 77 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 64% 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
Wallace Ritchie embarks on a journey from Des Moines, Iowa, to London, United Kingdom, in order to celebrate his birthday with his brother, James. Unbeknownst to Wallace, his brother is caught up in a business dinner that evening, leaving him with limited entertainment options. To keep his brother engaged, James introduces him to the intriguing world of an interactive improv theatre known as “Theatre of Life.” This unique experience allows participants to immerse themselves in an exhilarating crime drama, as they act out roles in a supposedly staged mystery. As the night approaches, James eagerly presents Wallace with a pair of Ambassador cigars, vowing to “fire them up” before the clock strikes midnight to properly celebrate Wally’s birthday.
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 $247 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$247
- International
- $98
The Man Who Knew Too Much Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 2 featurettes.
- Clip The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) CLIP: First scene with Peter Lorre
- Featurette Guillermo del Toro on The Man Who Knew Too Much
- Featurette The Man Who Knew Too Much - Restoration Demonstration
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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What event prompts Wallace to travel from Iowa to London?
Cars in The Man Who Knew Too Much
4 cars on screen, including the 1927 Austin 20/4 Ranelagh and the 1930 AEC Renown LT.
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1927 Austin 20/4 Ranelagh Minor role -
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AEC STL Background role
The Man Who Knew Too Much Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “O Homem Que Sabia Demais” and “Der Mann, der zuviel wusste”.
- Also known as
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- O Homem Que Sabia Demais
- Der Mann, der zuviel wusste
- L'homme qui en savait trop
- L'uomo che sapeva troppo
- El hombre que sabía demasiado
- Человек, который слишком много знал
- Çok Şey Bilen Adam
- 擒凶记
- A férfi, aki túl sokat tudott
- Ο άνθρωπος που γνώριζε πολλά
- Mies joka tiesi liikaa
- Mannen som visste för mycket
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- Човекът, който знаеше твърде много
- Człowiek, który wiedział za dużo
- Manden Der Vidste For Meget
- 나는 비밀을 알고 있다
- Muž, který věděl příliš mnoho
- 暗殺者の家
- Omul care știa prea multe
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The Man Who Knew Too Much FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings 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 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was The Man Who Knew Too Much released?
The Man Who Knew Too Much was released on April 15, 1935.
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 Peter Lorre, Leslie Banks and Pierre Fresnay, 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 $247 worldwide.
How is The Man Who Knew Too Much rated?
The Man Who Knew Too Much has 77 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
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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