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The Manchurian Candidate

When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it!

★ 7.5 (750 votes) | 1962 | 2h 6m
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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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date October 24, 1962
  • Budget $2,200,000
  • Revenue $7,700,000
  • Production MC Productions, United Artists

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Angela Lansbury Looks Back at the Making of 'The Manchurian Candidate' | TCMFF 2016
Angela Lansbury Looks Back at the Making of 'The Manchurian Candidate' | TCMFF 2016
Angela Lansbury on THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE
Angela Lansbury on THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE
THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE - Original Theatrical Trailer
THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE - Original Theatrical Trailer

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