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The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997) 6.3
Murray is mistaken for a spy and must stop a plot to assasinate international leaders at a banquet. Director:Jon Amiel |
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Consuela
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An American gets a ticket for an audience participation game in London, then gets involved in a case of mistaken identity. As an international plot unravels around him, he thinks it's all part of the act. Written by Anonymous
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A comedy of ridiculous proportions See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for language, innuendo, comic violence and sensuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 November 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
DEM 573,393 (Germany) (5 June 1998)Gross:
DEM 573,393 (Germany) (5 June 1998)Company Credits
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Wallace: That's a very good question.
Immigration Officer: Yes, I thought so, too.
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Written by Andrew Levy, Simon Bartholomew, Jan Kincaid, N'Dea Davenport (as N' Dea Davenport)
Performed by The Brand New Heavies
Courtesy of Delicious Vinyl/London Records
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The movie that Consuela is watching in the kitchen is Copycat, also directed by Jon Amiel. See more »Goofs
When Wally first points the revolver at Lori, you hear a sound as though he is cocking the hammer, but the revolver he is holding is a hammer-less model. There is no hammer to cock and make this sound. See more »Quotes
Immigration Officer: How long will you be staying in this country, sir?Wallace: That's a very good question.
Immigration Officer: Yes, I thought so, too.
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"Have a Good Time"Written by Andrew Levy, Simon Bartholomew, Jan Kincaid, N'Dea Davenport (as N' Dea Davenport)
Performed by The Brand New Heavies
Courtesy of Delicious Vinyl/London Records
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Anybody who didn't enjoy this movie didn't get it... it was one of the most hilarious parodies I've ever seen. But, perhaps the circumstances of my initial viewing overly influenced my opinion. On a business trip to DC in 1998, I saw "The Game" with Michael Douglas and Sean Penn on the way out... great movie, but very heavy and deep. However on the way back, this movie was playing. Based on initial reviews I wasn't expecting much, but watching it was like someone purposely made a funny version of The Game, and I probably annoyed my fellow passengers as I was laughing so hard. I thought Murray was at his best, not unlike Chevy Chase in the Fletch movies (shame they didn't make more of those), as they were both in their comical element.
The coincidental (or perhaps not) pairing of these two films really added to my enjoyment of both. On a cold rainy weekend, I strongly recommend renting both and watching them in the same order I did… you won't be disappointed!