The Man Who Knew Too Much
“Knowledge can be a deadly thing.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) CLIP: First scene with Peter Lorre
Type: Clip • Published 2022-11-29
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Leslie Banks
Bob Lawrence
Edna Best
Jill Lawrence
Peter Lorre
Abbott
Frank Vosper
Ramon Levine
Hugh Wakefield
Clive
Nova Pilbeam
Betty Lawrence
Pierre Fresnay
Louis Bernard
Cicely Oates
Nurse Agnes
D.A. Clarke-Smith
Binstead
George Curzon
Gibson
Frank Atkinson
Policeman Shot Behind Mattress (uncredited)
Betty Baskcomb
Lawrence's Maid (uncredited)
Cot D'Ordan
Concierge (uncredited)
Tony De Lungo
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Clare Greet
Mrs. Brockett (uncredited)
Pat Hagan
Policeman at Siege (uncredited)
Joan Harrison
Secretary (uncredited)
Edward A. Hill-Mitchelson
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$180K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Bennett, D.B. Wyndham-Lewis, Edwin Greenwood, A.R. Rawlinson
- Original Score
- Charles Williams, Arthur Benjamin
- Original Title
- The Man Who Knew Too Much
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Budget
- $180K
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Charles Bennett, D.B. Wyndham-Lewis, Edwin Greenwood, A.R. Rawlinson
Charles Williams, Arthur Benjamin
Curt Courant
Hugh Stewart
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Bennett
Writer
Curt Courant
Director of Photography
D.B. Wyndham-Lewis
Writer
Hugh Stewart
Editor
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Michael Balcon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Knew Too Much
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What is The Man Who Knew Too Much about?
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.
Who directed The Man Who Knew Too Much?
The Man Who Knew Too Much was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in The Man Who Knew Too Much?
The principal cast of The Man Who Knew Too Much includes Leslie Banks, Edna Best, Peter Lorre, Frank Vosper, Hugh Wakefield.
When was The Man Who Knew Too Much released and how long is it?
The Man Who Knew Too Much was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Knew Too Much?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Knew Too Much was composed by Charles Williams, Arthur Benjamin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Knew Too Much?
The Man Who Knew Too Much holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).