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The Manchurian Candidate

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The Manchurian Candidate is a 1962 American neo-noir psychological political thriller film directed and produced by John Frankenheimer. The screenplay is by George Axelrod, based on the 1959 Richard Condon novel The Manchurian Candidate. The film's leading actors are Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, and Angela Lansbury, with co-stars Janet Leigh, Henry Silva, and James Gregory.

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1962 · 2h 6m · Thriller · Drama

TMDB 7.5/10 (824 votes)

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.

Directed by John Frankenheimer

Box office $8M worldwide

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Cast & crew

John FrankenheimerDirector

Frank Sinatraas Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco

Laurence Harveyas Raymond Shaw

Angela Lansburyas Mrs. Iselin

Janet Leighas Eugenie Rose Chaney