
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Knowledge can be a deadly thing.
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Produced by Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
A taut, paranoia-soaked thriller where ordinary people are trapped between knowledge of a deadly plot and the kidnapping of their daughter, forced into a high-stakes game of silence and deception.
While vacationing in St. Moritz, a British couple receive a clue to an imminent assassination attempt, only to learn that their daughter has been kidnapped to keep them quiet.
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Is The Man Who Knew Too Much scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Man Who Knew Too Much violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is The Man Who Knew Too Much easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is The Man Who Knew Too Much sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Does The Man Who Knew Too Much end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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