The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate (1962) is a thriller drama, directed by John Frankenheimer. It stars Frank Sinatra and Laurence Harvey. The 126-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.
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What The Manchurian Candidate Is About
John Frankenheimer's 1962 film follows a platoon captured in Korea. Those who return speak of one sergeant as a hero. They all have the same dream. The film joins brainwashing to a political conspiracy; the narrative looks for the real threat at home. Frank Sinatra and Laurence Harvey lead. Angela Lansbury plays the mother. It is adapted from a novel. Who it's for: those who like political conspiracy thrillers. Who it's not for: viewers troubled by the racial stereotypes of the period; the Asian characters are drawn in ways that read badly today.
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What is The Manchurian Candidate about?
John Frankenheimer's 1962 film follows a platoon captured in Korea. Those who return speak of one sergeant as a hero.
Where can I watch The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate runs for 126 minutes (2h 6m).
When did The Manchurian Candidate come out?
The Manchurian Candidate was released in 1962.
Who directed The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate stars Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh.
What is The Manchurian Candidate's rating?
The Manchurian Candidate holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.
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