The Man Who Knew Too Much

1956 · 120 MIN · IMDB 7.4 · 72,170 VOTES · DIR. Alfred Hitchcock

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Overview

A couple vacationing in Morocco with their young son accidentally stumble upon an assassination plot. When the child is kidnapped to ensure their silence, they have to take matters into their own hands to save him.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,394 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:02:52 Daddy, you're sure I've never been to Africa before?
00:06:23 - And Casablanca. - And Casablanca.
00:11:01 - Well, this eases the pain. - What pain, Mommy?
00:14:29 You know, I would much rather talk about the stage.
00:19:29 Why don't all of you sort of turn around here, or something.
00:22:28 Oh, you're not being insulted.
00:26:22 Yeah, but this is the first time I've ever heard the question.
00:32:18 Won't you come inside, madame, monsieur?
00:35:53 Call her up, see if he's alright.
00:40:10 - She had my little boy with her. - No, sir.
00:43:29 that something would happen to Hank.
00:47:49 I'm Inspector Edington of the Criminal Investigation Department.
00:51:18 Put the telephone call for Mrs McKenna through here please.
00:55:38 My name's McKenna.
01:01:54 This man is... dead?
01:05:55 - Not your Ambrose Chappell. - It isn't a he, it's a building.
01:11:01 What is your English proverb?
01:15:57 beyond our control.
01:21:03 We'll have to force it open.
01:32:15 # Yet stood the trees
01:37:42 Yes. Prime Minister, this is the young lady.
01:41:53 where he has been tonight.
01:45:46 I'm very flattered.
01:51:18 No!

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,394
Dialogue density11.6 lines / min
First line00:02:52
Final line01:51:18

Production Record

DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1,200,000
Revenue$11,300,000
IMDb votes72,170