The Manchurian Candidate(1962)
“When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it!”
Overview
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.
Director
John Frankenheimer
Studio
MC Productions
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Frank Sinatra
as Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco
Laurence Harvey
as Raymond Shaw
Angela Lansbury
as Mrs. Iselin
Janet Leigh
as Eugenie Rose Chaney
James Gregory
as Sen. John Yerkes Iselin
Henry Silva
as Chunjin
Leslie Parrish
as Jocelyn Jordan
John McGiver
as Sen. Thomas Jordan
Khigh Dhiegh
as Dr. Yen Lo
James Edwards
as Cpl. Allen Melvin
Douglas Henderson
as Col. Milt
Albert Paulsen
as Zilkov
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1962
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
MC Productions • United Artists
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Where can I watch The Manchurian Candidate?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Manchurian Candidate (1962).
What is The Manchurian Candidate about?▼
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.
Who directed The Manchurian Candidate?▼
The Manchurian Candidate was directed by John Frankenheimer and released in 1962. It is a thriller, drama film.
How long is The Manchurian Candidate?▼
The Manchurian Candidate has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in The Manchurian Candidate?▼
The cast of The Manchurian Candidate includes Frank Sinatra as Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco, Laurence Harvey as Raymond Shaw, Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Iselin, Janet Leigh as Eugenie Rose Chaney, James Gregory as Sen. John Yerkes Iselin and more.
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