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The Manchurian Candidate

The Manchurian Candidate

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1962 2h 6m7.5

The Manchurian Candidate

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

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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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DirectorJohn Frankenheimer
ScreenplayGeorge Axelrod
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 24, 1962
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime2h 6m
Budget$2M
Revenue$8M
Profit+$6M
Rating⭐ 7.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.9 / 10
Votes798
GenresThriller, Drama
StudioMC Productions, United Artists

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Cast

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco

Laurence Harvey

Laurence Harvey

Raymond Shaw

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Mrs. Iselin

Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh

Eugenie Rose Chaney

James Gregory

James Gregory

Sen. John Yerkes Iselin

Henry Silva

Henry Silva

Chunjin

Leslie Parrish

Leslie Parrish

Jocelyn Jordan

John McGiver

John McGiver

Sen. Thomas Jordan

Khigh Dhiegh

Khigh Dhiegh

Dr. Yen Lo

James Edwards

James Edwards

Cpl. Allen Melvin

Douglas Henderson

Douglas Henderson

Col. Milt

Albert Paulsen

Albert Paulsen

Zilkov

Barry Kelley

Barry Kelley

Secretary of Defense

Lloyd Corrigan

Lloyd Corrigan

Holborn Gaines

Madame Spivy

Madame Spivy

Female Berezovo

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Gomel's Lady Counterpart (uncredited)

Leoda Richards

Leoda Richards

Woman at Press Confrence (uncredited)

Reggie Nalder

Reggie Nalder

Gomel (uncredited)

Colin Kenny

Colin Kenny

Senator (uncredited)

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Bert Stevens

Officer

Arthur Tovey

Arthur Tovey

Second Reporter

Paul Frees

Paul Frees

Narrator (voice)

Whit Bissell

Whit Bissell

Medical Officer

James Yagi

James Yagi

Chinese Officer (uncredited)

Tom Lowell

Tom Lowell

Pvt. Bobby Lembeck (uncredited)

Joe Adams

Joe Adams

Psychiatrist

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Merritt Bohn

Jilly

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Robert Riordan

Benjamin K. Arthur

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Raoul Freeman

Reporter (uncredited)

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Rudy Germane

Delegate (uncredited)

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Herschel Graham

Delegate (uncredited)

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Stuart Hall

Reporter (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Manchurian Candidate

Where can I watch The Manchurian Candidate?

The Manchurian Candidate (1962) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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,...

Who directed The Manchurian Candidate?

The Manchurian Candidate (1962) was directed by John Frankenheimer. The film is a Thriller, Drama production with a runtime of 2h 6m, rated 7.5/10.

How long is The Manchurian Candidate?

The Manchurian Candidate runs 2h 6m (126 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.5/10 from 798 votes. Genre: Thriller, Drama.

Is The Manchurian Candidate worth watching?

The Manchurian Candidate is rated 7.5/10 by 798 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Thriller and Drama fans.