The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
The Manchurian Candidate is a 1962 thriller movie directed by John Frankenheimer, with a running time of 2h 6m. It stars Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey and Angela Lansbury.
Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw is lauded as a hero by the rest of his platoon. However, the platoon commander, Captain Bennett Marco, finds himself plagued by strange nightmares and soon races to uncover a terrible plot.
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What is The Manchurian Candidate about?
Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw is lauded as a hero by the rest of his platoon. However, the platoon commander, Captain Bennett Marco, finds himself plagued by strange nightmares and soon races to uncover a terrible plot.
When was The Manchurian Candidate released?
The Manchurian Candidate was released on 24 October 1962.
How long is The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate runs 2h 6m.
Who made The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Where can I watch The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and Hoopla.
Where to watch The Manchurian Candidate
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV
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Cast
- Frank Sinatra as Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco
- Laurence Harvey as Raymond Shaw
- Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Iselin
- Janet Leigh as Eugenie Rose Chaney
- James Gregory as Sen. John Yerkes Iselin
- Henry Silva as Chunjin
- Leslie Parrish as Jocelyn Jordan
- John McGiver as Sen. Thomas Jordan
- Khigh Dhiegh as Dr. Yen Lo
- James Edwards as Cpl. Allen Melvin
- Douglas Henderson as Col. Milt
- Albert Paulsen as Zilkov
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