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The Man Who Knew too Much
A young employee named Mehraban who is unhappy with his hard life meets a mysterious old man dressed in black. The old man says he will get Mehraban what he wants on the condition that he make the right use of his opportunities. Mehraban agrees. The old man leaves a newspaper with him dated three months in the future reporting the war between Iran and Iraq. Mehraban makes a lot of money by purchasing essential goods, hoarding them and then selling them later at much higher prices during the war. However he loses his fiancee and breaks with his friends. The mysterious old man appears again. He tells him he has abused his privileged opportunity and not to continue on the wrong path; on their last meeting he tells him he has become a monster and he must either to go back to his former life or die. The fear of death causes Mehraban to donate his illegitimate funds to charities and return to his honorable life.
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Plot Summary
A widower grieving his wife's death is on vacation in Morocco with his young daughter. His life takes a dangerous turn when he witnesses a murder and his daughter is subsequently kidnapped. He must race against time and navigate a treacherous international conspiracy to save his daughter's life.
Critical Reception
Blake Edwards' remake of Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller received a mixed reception. While some praised Bill Murray's performance and the stylish direction, many critics found it failed to live up to the original's suspense and found the plot convoluted. It was a commercial disappointment.
What Reviewers Say
Bill Murray delivers a compelling performance, but the film suffers from a weak script.
Fails to capture the suspense and tension of the original Hitchcock film.
Visually stylish but ultimately a disappointing thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reaction, with some appreciating Bill Murray's efforts and the film's aesthetic, while others found the plot confusing and less engaging than expected. The remake did not resonate as strongly as the original.
Fun Fact
Blake Edwards stated that he was unhappy with the film's final cut and distribution, feeling it was not the movie he intended to make, particularly after studio interference and issues with the original negative.
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