An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorAlfred Hitchcock

WriterJohn Michael Hayes

CinematographerRobert Burks

Composer

Bernard Herrmann

EditorGeorge Tomasini

ProducerAlfred Hitchcock

Cast

James Stewartas Ben McKenna

Doris Dayas Jo McKenna

Brenda De Banzieas Lucy Drayton

Bernard Milesas Edward Drayton

Ralph Trumanas Buchanan

Daniel Gélinas Louis Bernard

Mogens Wiethas Ambassador

Alan Mowbrayas Val Parnell

Hillary Brookeas Jan Peterson

Christopher Olsenas Hank McKenna

Reggie Nalderas Rien

Richard Wattisas Assistant Manager

Noel Willmanas Woburn

Alix Taltonas Helen Parnell

Yves Brainvilleas Police Inspector

Carolyn Jonesas Cindy Fontaine

Bernard Herrmannas Conductor at Albert Hall (uncredited)

Patrick Aherneas Handyman (uncredited)

Frank Albertsonas Taxidermist (uncredited)

Frank Atkinsonas Edgar (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

The 39 Steps1935

Both directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Or

The Lady Vanishes1938Both directed by Alfred Hitchcock
The Man Who Knew Too Much1934Both directed by Alfred Hitchcock

The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) | Criteria