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The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

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

7.519622h 6mEN
ThrillerDrama

Directed by John Frankenheimer

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

2h 6m

Language

EN

Release

October 24, 1962

Director

John Frankenheimer

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Overview

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...

Cast

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco

Laurence Harvey

Laurence Harvey

Raymond Shaw

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Mrs. Iselin

Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh

Eugenie Rose Chaney

James Gregory

James Gregory

Sen. John Yerkes Iselin

Henry Silva

Henry Silva

Chunjin

Leslie Parrish

Leslie Parrish

Jocelyn Jordan

John McGiver

John McGiver

Sen. Thomas Jordan

Khigh Dhiegh

Khigh Dhiegh

Dr. Yen Lo

James Edwards

James Edwards

Cpl. Allen Melvin

Douglas Henderson

Douglas Henderson

Col. Milt

Albert Paulsen

Albert Paulsen

Zilkov

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Manchurian Candidate (1962), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Manchurian Candidate. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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