James Stewart, Doris Day, Brenda De Banzie, Bernard Miles, Ralph Truman
1956-05-16
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.
Alfred Hitchcock's reinvention of his own 1934 film serves as a delightful exercise in suspense and family dynamics. The film's climax, set against the grandeur of the Royal Albert Hall, is as thrilling as it is unexpected. James Stewart and Doris Day, while perhaps not the first choices for noir aficionados, bring a certain charm and earnestness that elevates the material. Their performances, coupled with Hitchcock's impeccable direction, create a sense of mounting dread that is both satisfying and thought-provoking.
