The Manchurian Candidate 6.5

The Manchurian Candidate · 2004

The Manchurian Candidate (2004) is a Thriller / Drama / Mystery film directed by Jonathan Demme, starring Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber.

ThrillerDramaMystery

Overview

Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-presidential candidate, is the hero he remembers him being. As Marco's doubts deepen, Shaw's political power grows, and, when Marco finds a mysterious implant embedded in his back, the memory of what really happened begins to return.

Cast

Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber, Simon McBurney, Kimberly Elise, Bruno Ganz, Jon Voight, Jeffrey Wright

Forgot the name of "The Manchurian Candidate"? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.

Find a movie by describing it

Frequently asked

What is "The Manchurian Candidate" about?

Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-presidential candidate, is the hero he remembers him being. As Marco's doubts deepen, Shaw's political power grows, and, when Marco finds a mysterious implant embedded in his back, the memory of what really happened begins to return.

When was "The Manchurian Candidate" released?

The Manchurian Candidate was released in 2004.

Who stars in "The Manchurian Candidate"?

The cast includes Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber, Simon McBurney.

The Manchurian Candidate (2004) — Plot, Cast & Similar Titles · MovieMind