The Manchurian Candidate
When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it!
Release Date: 1962-10-24
Runtime: 126 mins
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.
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Details
Runtime
126 minutes
Release Date
1962-10-24
Budget
$2,200,000
Box Office Earnings
$7,700,000
Production Companies
Cast and Crew Members
Cast
Crew Members
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Year:
1963
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - FILM EDITING
Year:
1963
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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"An outstandingly (and Golden Globe winning) vile performance from Angela Lansbury - well and truly putting her silly old maid roles to one side, makes a magnificent contribution to one of the most thought-provoking thrillers ever to come out of 1960s Hollywood. Frank Sinatra and Laurence Harvey return from the Korean War - the latter to great acclaim, winning the Medal of Honour. Both suffer from terrible nightmares and when Sinatra discovers that other survivors from their unit are also suffering; and that somehow Harvey is the fulcrum of it all we descend into an abyss of manipulation, brain "dry-cleaning", mind-control and red-bashing that is really quite unsettling - and entirely plausible. Janet Leigh, James Gregory and a truly malevolent Khigh Dhiegh as "Dr. Yen Lo" all gel well to create a masterpiece of tension and threat with the tightly shot direction; subtle use of light and music and a truly gripping dialogue contributing to a truly menacing adaptation of Richard Condon's visionary novel. A must see..."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of the The Manchurian Candidate ?
The movie is approximately 126 minutes long.
What is the The Manchurian Candidate's release date?
1962-10-24 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the The Manchurian Candidate?
The movie belongs to the Thriller Drama genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the The Manchurian Candidate?
The lead actors include Frank Sinatra , Laurence Harvey , and Angela Lansbury , among others.
Who directed The Manchurian Candidate?
The movie was directed by John Frankenheimer Joseph C. Behm David Salven Read Killgore
What is the The Manchurian Candidate's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $2,200,000 .
How much did The Manchurian Candidate movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $7,700,000 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the The Manchurian Candidate movie?
Major production companies include MC Productions United Artists .
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