The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)

James Stewart is "The Man Who Knew Too Much"

In 1934, Alfred Hitchcock made a masterpiece in filmaking called "THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH" and needless to say, it was a huge hit with audiences. In 1956, Hitch was practically forced to make a remake of the original. He never wanted to remake any of his pictures, and "The Man Who Knew Too Much" was no exception. Amazingly, even though he did not want to make it, the remake is great. James Stewart stars as Dr. Ben McKenna who is vacationing in Morocco along with his wife, (Doris Day) and his son Hank (Christopher Olsen). They stumble upon an insidious plot of murder. To keep them quiet about what they know, Hank is kidnapped. If I was to explain the entire plot, from beginning to end, with nothing left out, right now, it would take awhile. So my suggestion is that you watch the movie for yourself. But let me tell you this: it is an exciting rollercoaster of endless thrills. The last line is pure Hitchcock. One of his absolute best!




SPECIAL FEATURES
Theatrical Trailer
Re-release Trailer
Production Notes
The Making of "The Man Who Knew Too Much"
Production Photographs





Also Recommended: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934), Vertigo (1958), Rear Window (1954), Rope (1948), North by Northwest (1959)







THIS REVIEW IS DEDICATED TO ANYONE, LIVING OR DEAD, INVOLVED IN THE MAKING OF "THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH". May 30, 2008

robin

I wanted this movie because I remembered the Que Sera song but could not remember the movie. Both are excellent. March 31, 2008

A CHORUS FOR DORIS

`Good, not great Hitchcock film is a colorized version of his 1934 production. The picyure starts slowly, giving the viewer the impression of a real stinker to follow. Just the opposite is true. Stewart, Day, and son Hank are vacationing in Morocco when a French undercover agent is knifed in a public square. His dying words to Stewart tell of a secret plot to kill the Moroccan ambassador in Aubert Hall. In succession, Hank is kidnapped by 2 co-conspirators, flown to Londoon in a private plane, and is held as ransom, so that his parents will not divulge the plot to the authorities. Aided by Bernard Hermann's usual superb musical background, the story proceeds logically, with Day saving the ambassador's life and Stewart finally tracking down his son inside the Moroccan embassy. The production still holds up well after 52 years and is a must see for all Hitchcock fans. February 24, 2008

"Whatever will be, will be..."

" A single crash of the cymbals and how it rocked the live of an American family."
The Man Who Knew Too Much was the first Alfred Hitchcock movie I had ever seen. One of the reasons I rented it - Doris Day - I have seen many of her musicals (which I love!), but this was Doris in a dramatic role. Of course, no movie she is in would be complete without her singing! - She sings the Oscar-winning song "Que Sera Sera" which became one of her most famous songs, and fits into the movie perfectly.
Doris plays Jo McKenna, who is touring Morocco with her husband Dr. Benjamin McKenna (James Stewart, who is also great in this part) and their son, Hank. While in Marrakesh Hank gets kidnapped by a couple involved in a plan to assassinate a statesman in London. The McKenna's immediately rush to London as they desperately try to find their little boy. Will they find Hank? And will the statesman be assassinated? You'll have to watch the edge-of-your-seat climax as they frantically rush from Ambrose Chapel to the Royal Albert Hall in London and again to the foreign embassy. February 20, 2008

A disappointment

I like Doris Day and I like Jimmy Stuart and I like Alfred Hitchcock. I do not like this movie. Boring, stupid, and trite. Buy Dial M for Murder instead. A infinitely better movie. January 29, 2008

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