The Man Who Knew Too Little

He’s on a mission so secret, even he doesn’t know about it.

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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.

Released: Nov 14, 1997

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Bill Murray

Wallace Ritchie

Peter Gallagher

James Ritchie

Joanne Whalley

Lori

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