Alfred Hitchcock: The Man Who Knew Too Much

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:awards gptkb:0
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much_(1934_film)
gptkbp:box_office $5.5 million
gptkbp:character Dr. Ben Mc Kenna.
Joan Mc Kenna.
The Informant.
The Police.
The Kidnappers.
gptkbp:character_development Focus on parental love and sacrifice.
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Robert_Burks
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception Generally positive reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact Considered a classic in suspense cinema.
gptkbp:design Notable for its attention to detail.
gptkbp:director gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock
gptkbp:editing gptkb:George_Tomasini
gptkbp:film_festival Cannes Film Festival.
gptkbp:film_score Iconic and memorable.
gptkbp:film_technique Foreshadowing.
Innovative camera angles.
Effective use of silence.
Symbolic imagery.
Dramatic lighting.
Climactic confrontation.
Use of red herrings.
Use of suspenseful music.
Close-ups to convey emotion.
Pacing to build tension.
Resolution of conflict.
gptkbp:filming_location London and Morocco.
gptkbp:genre gptkb:thriller
gptkbp:hitchcock_cameo Hitchcock appears briefly in the film.
gptkbp:home_media_release DVD and Blu-ray releases
gptkbp:influenced Various thriller films
gptkbp:influenced_by German Expressionism.
gptkbp:inspiration Hitchcock's own experiences.
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future filmmakers.
gptkbp:music gptkb:Bernard_Herrmann
gptkbp:notable_quote ' Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)'.
gptkbp:notable_scene The assassination attempt at the concert.
gptkbp:plot A couple becomes embroiled in an international plot after their daughter is kidnapped.
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
gptkbp:release_date October 1, 1956
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1956
gptkbp:remake gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much_(2008)
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much_(1934_film)
gptkbp:runtime 120 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:John_Michael_Hayes
gptkbp:soundtrack Features orchestral arrangements.
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Doris_Day
gptkb:James_M._Stewart
gptkbp:themes Fear, suspense, and the unknown.
gptkbp:won_award gptkb:1
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3