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The Man Who Knew Too Much
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The Man Who Knew Too Much

1934-12-09 · 76 min · ★ 6.5

Thriller · Mystery

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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Directors
Alfred Hitchcock
Production companies
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 180,000

Top Cast

Leslie BanksLeslie BanksBob Lawrence
Edna BestEdna BestJill Lawrence
Peter LorrePeter LorreAbbott
Frank VosperFrank VosperRamon Levine
Hugh WakefieldHugh WakefieldClive
Nova PilbeamNova PilbeamBetty Lawrence
Pierre FresnayPierre FresnayLouis Bernard
Cicely OatesNurse Agnes
D.A. Clarke-SmithD.A. Clarke-SmithBinstead
George CurzonGeorge CurzonGibson
Frank AtkinsonFrank AtkinsonPoliceman Shot Behind Mattress (uncredited)
Betty BaskcombLawrence's Maid (uncredited)
Cot D'OrdanConcierge (uncredited)
Tony De LungoHotel Manager (uncredited)
Clare GreetClare GreetMrs. Brockett (uncredited)
Pat HaganPoliceman at Siege (uncredited)
Joan HarrisonJoan HarrisonSecretary (uncredited)
Edward A. Hill-MitchelsonMinor Role (uncredited)
Alfred HitchcockAlfred HitchcockMan in Raincoat Passing Bus (uncredited)
James KnightPolice Inspector (uncredited)

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