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The Man Who Knew Too Much [DVD] [1955]

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Actors: James Stewart, Doris Day, Brenda De Banzie, Bernard Miles, Ralph Truman
Directors: Alfred Hitchcock
Writers: Charles Bennett, D.B. Wyndham-Lewis, John Michael Hayes
Producers: Alfred Hitchcock, Herbert Coleman
Format: PAL
Language Arabic, English, French
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Classification: PG
Studio: Universal Pictures UK
DVD Release Date: 17 Oct 2005
Run Time: 115 minutes

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00005EAXC
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 20,066 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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Alfred Hitchcock's 1956 remake of his own 1934 spy thriller is an exciting event in its own right, with several justifiably famous sequences. James Stewart and Doris Day play American tourists who discover more than they wanted to know about an assassination plot. When their son is kidnapped to keep them quiet, they are caught between concern for him and the terrible secret they hold. When asked about the difference between this version of the story and the one he made 22 years earlier, Hitchcock always said the first was the work of a talented amateur while the second was the act of a seasoned professional. Indeed, several extraordinary moments in this update represent consummate film-making, particularly a relentlessly exciting Albert Hall scene, with a blaring symphony, an assassin's gun, and Doris Day's scream. Along with Hitchcock's other films from the mid-1950s to 1960 (including Vertigo, Rear Window, and Psycho), The Man Who Knew Too Much is the work of a master in his prime. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Remake, 25 Jan 2003

By	J. Skade "joeskade" (London, England) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Man Who Knew Too Much [VHS] [1955] (VHS Tape)

A couple on holiday witness a murder and are entrusted with information regarding a planned assasination. In order to prevent them passing the information to the authorities their child is kidnapped - they return to England and attempt to recover the child. This is the basic plot this remake shares with Hitchcock's classic 1935 original of this movie - the differences account for the very distinct nature of this excellent version.
The most important shift is in the casting - gone are the urbane English couple to be replaced with Jimmy Stewart and Doris Day as the all American applepie family (for once Hitchcock is not casting against type), and the emotional cataclysm of the kidnapping more forcefully brought home in this movie as Hitchcock allows himself time to develop the family relationships. He has also switched from the father-daughter relationship to a mother-son. Emotional depth is earned at the price of pace ( this version is much longer than the original).
The shifting of the opening scene from a studio mock-up of Switzerland to real life Morocco says a great deal about the production values of this version - and it certainly looks good. The London scenes too benefit from location shooting.The famous Albert Hall scene is much improved in this version with Hitchcock ratcheting up the tension in his usual style. So far so brilliant.
After the Albert Hall scene, however, the movie parts from its original, jettisoning the brilliant siege, and introducing a rather silly musical finale in the embassy. Lovers of Doris Day will relish her 'Que Sera Sera' (I prefer the Sly and the Family Stone version), but I do feel the movie tails off slightly.
It is, however, a very entertaining film with a flavour of its own - falling short of the original perhaps, but only by a whisker.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Hitchcock's only remake, a skillful update to 1934 classic, 13 Dec 2000

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This review is from: The Man Who Knew Too Much [VHS] [1955] (VHS Tape)

This film is Alfred Hitchcock's only remake, out of his 53 films. An excellent choice in my opinion. Bernard Herrmann's score is phenomenal as always, be sure to pay attention to the overature at the opening credits of the film, this will prove useful during the film's extrodinary Albert Hall sequence, in which Hitchcock uses no dialogue for 15 minutes (a feat few filmmakers are capable of since the advent of sound). Jimmy Steward's acting is near flawless, much like his other Hitchcock films "Rear Window" and "Vertigo." Doris Day, although not Hitch's best or most famous blonde, sings an award winning song that is compelling. Overall a great film, and a must own for all Hitchcock fans.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Hitchcock masterpiece, 28 Oct 2003

By	muttmummy (UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This is my favourite Hitchcock movie - for many reasons really.
The casting is superb for a start - Hitchcock regular Jimmy Stewart is just the right choice for the unlikely hero whilst Doris Day (who may seem like an odd choice to some) is just delightful as Stewart's wife. Doris Day, in my view, steals the movie.
The storyline itself is deep and exciting - never lets up for a moment. The locations make the movie rich and colourful - ranging from Morrocco to London. The camerwork is superb - resulting in some truly suspenseful scenes and beautifully shot moments. Oddly, my favourite scene is the Moroccan restaurant scene where Stewart almost has to wrestle his dinner off the table! Delightful stuff.
OK - to the storyline then: husband and wife (Stewart - a doctor, and Day - a retired stage musical actress) go on holiday to Morocco with their son Hank. Whilst there, they are befriended by a mysterious Frenchman who is rather nosy about their identities. The next day, the Frenchman (disguised as a Moroccon) stumbles through a crowded markeplace and collapses into Stewart's arms - whispering something before he dies of a stab wound.
What he whispered is deadly news - so deadly it results in the couple's son being kidnapped and held to ransom. The ransom? That the couple DO NOT REVEAL TO ANYONE what was whispered by the dying Frenchman, or Hank will die.
The chase moves to London and to Stewart and Day hunting down the kidnappers and going all out to foil the kidnapper's ultimate plan.
Exciting, endearing and entertaining throughout. This is a classic to grace your DVD collection for life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The rhythm is firm enough to counterbalance the nostalgia
This film has aged very little because this time Alfred Hitchcock does not try to identify the enemy. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Jacques COULARDEAU

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Glad My Vacations Are Nothing Like This
Dr. Ben McKenna (James Stewart) has turned a medical conference in Paris into an extended family vacation. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Mark Baker

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't you realize that Americans dislike having their children stolen?
The arguments rage amongst Hitchcock fans as to which version of The Man Who Knew Too Much is the better, with no real clear winner being declared. Read more

Published 10 months ago by IWFIcon

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Published 14 months ago by Ogun Eratalay

3.0 out of 5 stars Not one of the Master's best
Definitely not one of the Master's best. The actors struggle hard with a stiff, plodding script, and though she tries her best and sings sweetly, Doris Day soon finds herself out... Read more

Published 15 months ago by Triestino

4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining thriller
Hitchcock's 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' is a remake of his own black and white film from 22 years earlier. Read more

Published 19 months ago by S J Buck

2.0 out of 5 stars One of his time fillers
This film starts very well with a gripping murder scene and some intriguing developments on location in North Africa. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Lou Knee

4.0 out of 5 stars One of Hitchcock's "entertainments," and a pleasant two hours it is
I like The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956; I've never seen the 1934 version) the same way I like To Catch a Thief. Read more

Published 23 months ago by C. O. DeRiemer

1.0 out of 5 stars Quite possibly the worst Hitchcock movie ever made!
It's hard to know where to start but I'll quote my wife - "well that's almost 2 hours of my life gone that I'll never get back". Read more

Published on 14 April 2007 by S. Keegan

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Thriller
"The Man Who Knew Too Much" is an enjoyable thriller featuring good acting performances from James Stewart and Doris Day ,as Mr and Mrs McKenna ,and several memorable and indeed... Read more

Published on 19 Jan 2006 by L. Davidson

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