7.5The Manchurian Candidate · 1962
The Manchurian Candidate (1962) is a Thriller / Drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury.
ThrillerDrama
7.5Overview
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.
Cast
Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh, James Gregory, Henry Silva, Leslie Parrish, John McGiver
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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 in 1962.
Who stars in "The Manchurian Candidate"?
The cast includes Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh.
