The Manchurian Candidate
“When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it!”
7.5/ 10IMDb7.9818
19622h 6mPG-13
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers
- Richard Condon, George Axelrod
- Producers
- George Axelrod, John Frankenheimer, Howard W. Koch
- Production
- MC Productions, United Artists
Frequently asked questions
What is The Manchurian Candidate rated?
The Manchurian Candidate has an audience rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 818 votes.
Who directed The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate was directed by John Frankenheimer.
When was The Manchurian Candidate released?
The Manchurian Candidate was released in 1962.
