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The Manavakia
Kokovios and Kavouras become street vendors in Athens to earn a living. They are in love with Annea and Paraskeva, unaware that Paraskeva is a man who disguised himself as a woman in order to get a job as a maid. Mary is afraid to reveal her relationship with prosecutor Nikos Giannidis to her father...
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Plot Summary
An American doctor and his wife, while on vacation in Morocco, get caught up in an assassination plot when their son is kidnapped. They must race against time to find their son and expose the conspiracy before it's too late. The plot leads them from the vibrant marketplaces of Marrakech to the suspenseful Royal Albert Hall in London.
Critical Reception
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1957) was a critical and commercial success, praised for its suspenseful direction, strong performances, and memorable musical score. Critics lauded Hitchcock's masterful control of tension, particularly in the climactic Albert Hall sequence. Audiences were captivated by the thriller elements and the emotional performances of the leads.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its thrilling suspense and Hitchcock's directorial prowess.
Doris Day's performance, especially her musical number, received significant acclaim.
The film's intricate plot and exotic settings contributed to its appeal.
Google audience: Audiences frequently commend the film's suspenseful narrative and Hitchcock's classic directorial style. Many highlight the performances of James Stewart and Doris Day, with particular appreciation for Day's rendition of 'Que Sera, Sera'. The film is often cited as a prime example of a well-crafted thriller.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)'.
Fun Fact
This was Alfred Hitchcock's second film adaptation of 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'; he had previously directed a British version in 1934.
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