The Man Who Knew Too Much - 1956

A little knowledge can be a deadly thing.

Hitchcock can never disappoint, that is a fact. This movie, although the remake of the 1930's film of the same name is still as heart-stopping, tense and and powerful as the first. James Stewart is a favourite of Hitchcock's and has appeared in many other brilliant films of his including 'Rope', 'Rear Window' and 'Vertigo'. He is as usual, superb in this movie of spys and betrayal set in the colourful surroundings of Marrakech. Stewart and Day are a normal married couple, set to enjoy a few days in the mesmerising city with their son before setting off back home. They even meet another seemingly normal American couple while they are there who offer to help look after their son while they sightsee. However something goes very wrong and soon Stewart and Day are caught up in a web of deceit and murder...

I did find myself comparing scenes from the original to this, but I am so relieved to say that they are 2 very individual films which can both be enjoyed, regardless if you have already seen one or the other. The storyline is very slightly different in this version but there are still similarities which you will notice, or if you are new to the whole story then you will find some jaw-dropping action and amazing intrigue.

4.5/5