The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

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"The Manchurian Candidate" (1962) - United Artists

Studio: United Artists Films

Release Date: Jan 1, 1962

Running Time: 126 mins.

Country Of Origin: United States

starring: Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, Angela Lansbury, Henry de Silva, James Gregory, Leslie Parrish, John McGiver, Khigh Dhiegh, James Edwards

director: John Frankenheimer

The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

A US Army hero returns to New York from Korea, but has been mysteriously programmed by Communists to assassinate a presidential nominee, but when his Army buddy becomes suspicious of the goings on, he is on the trail to stop him.

PETER TRAVERS - July 14, 2004

Grab this special-edition DVD of John Frankenheimer's 1962 satirical thriller about brainwashing and an assassination during a political convention, and see what director Jonathan Demme is up against with his current remake. Frank Sinatra excels as a Korean War vet who uncovers secrets about his hero pal (Laurence Harvey). And Angela Lansbury is a marvel as Harvey's mommy dearest. The "making of" extras add to the kick.

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