The Manchurian Candidate

When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it!

19622h 6m7.5(842 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 842 votes.

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Director

John Frankenheimer

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.

Is The Manchurian Candidate worth watching?

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.