The Manchurian Candidate
When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it!
19622h 6m7.5(818 votes)
ThrillerDrama
Synopsis
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 plague…
The Manchurian Candidate (1962) is a thriller and drama film directed by John Frankenheimer. It stars Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, and Angela Lansbury. The film runs for 2 hours 6 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 818 votes.
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Cast
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
Henry Silva
Chunjin
Leslie Parrish
Jocelyn Jordan
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Who stars in The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate stars Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, and Janet Leigh, and was directed by John Frankenheimer.
How long is The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes.
When did The Manchurian Candidate come out?
The Manchurian Candidate was released in 1962.
What genre is The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate is a thriller and drama film.
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The Manchurian Candidate holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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