Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: When you’ve seen it all, you’ll swear there’s never been anything like it!
- Genres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery
- Release Date: 1962-10-01
- Runtime: 126.0 min
- Budget: $2.2 million
- Revenue: $7.7 million
- Production Companies: United Artists, MC Productions
Cast & Crew
Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, James Gregory, Janet Leigh, Henry Silva, Leslie Parrish, John McGiver, Khigh Dhiegh, James Edwards, Douglas Henderson, Albert Paulsen, Barry Kelley, Lloyd Corrigan, Madame Spivy, Bess Flowers, Leoda Richards, Reggie Nalder, Colin Kenny, Bert Stevens, Arthur Tovey, Paul Frees, Whit Bissell, James Yagi, Tom Lowell, Joe Adams
Synopsis – What to Expect from “The Manchurian Candidate”
The Manchurian Candidate is a 1962 political thriller directed by John Frankenheimer.
The film follows a former Korean War veteran, Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey), who is brainwashed into becoming a sleeper agent for the Communist Chinese. Shaw is brainwashed by a sinister communist agent, Dr. Yen Lo (Khigh Dhiegh), and is programmed to assassinate a prominent political figure when triggered by a post-hypnotic suggestion.
Meanwhile, Shaw’s former platoon leader, Major Bennett Marco (Frank Sinatra), begins to experience strange recurring nightmares involving Shaw and the war. Marco’s investigation leads him to uncover the truth about Shaw’s brainwashing and the sinister plot to use him as an assassin.
The Manchurian Candidate is a thrilling story of political intrigue, espionage, and mind control. It follows Marco’s journey as he attempts to unravel the conspiracy and prevent Shaw from carrying out his mission. Along the way, he must battle his own demons and confront the powerful forces behind the conspiracy.
The film is a gripping tale of suspense and a cautionary tale about the power of mind control. It is a timeless classic that is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
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