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The Manchurian Candidate

PG-1319622h 6mJohn Frankenheimer
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 94
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"When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it!"

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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Cold WarKorean War (1950-53)StepparentsConspiracyBrainwashed AssassinBrainwashingBlack And WhiteElectionPresidential CandidateSleeper Agent

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Manchurian Candidate (1962) 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.

Who stars in The Manchurian Candidate?

The Manchurian Candidate stars Frank Sinatra (Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco), Laurence Harvey (Raymond Shaw), Angela Lansbury (Mrs. Iselin), Janet Leigh (Eugenie Rose Chaney), James Gregory (Sen. John Yerkes Iselin). The film was directed by John Frankenheimer.

How long is The Manchurian Candidate?

The Manchurian Candidate has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1962. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Manchurian Candidate worth watching?

The Manchurian Candidate holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Thriller, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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