The Manchurian Candidate

1962 John Frankenheimer 2h 6m
Thriller Drama

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.

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
John McGiver Sen. Thomas Jordan

Vibes

Curious Heart Pounding Mind Bending Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

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