Connections
Remade as
The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
References
Chu-Chin-Chow (1923)
Mrs. Iselin says to Chunjin, "Chu-Chin-Chow , or whatever your name is..."
Mrs. Iselin says to Chunjin, "Chu-Chin-Chow , or whatever your name is..."
The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu (1929)
Chu Chin Chow (1934)
Mrs. Iselin says to Chunjin, "Chu-Chin-Chow , or whatever your name is..."
Mrs. Iselin says to Chunjin, "Chu-Chin-Chow , or whatever your name is..."
Pinocchio (1940)
The Phil Silvers Show (1955)
(TV Series)
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
The great assassination scene pays homage to the one in "The Man Who Knew Too Much": In both scenes, (1) there is a sharpshooter at a huge, full, indoor arena, (2) the film audience has been told exactly what point in time the marksman is to fire, (3) the protagonist runs to try to locate the marksman before he shoots, (4) he finds him just after he fires, (5) the marksman dies a few seconds later, (6) the target lives.
The great assassination scene pays homage to the one in "The Man Who Knew Too Much": In both scenes, (1) there is a sharpshooter at a huge, full, indoor arena, (2) the film audience has been told exactly what point in time the marksman is to fire, (3) the protagonist runs to try to locate the marksman before he shoots, (4) he finds him just after he fires, (5) the marksman dies a few seconds later, (6) the target lives.
Pirates of Tortuga (1961)
Referenced in
A Shot in the Dark (1964)
The Wild Wild West: The Night of the Big Blast (1966)
(TV Episode)
The mastermind's plan is a variation of the formula made famous by this story.
The mastermind's plan is a variation of the formula made famous by this story.
The Psycho Lover (1970)
Stacey talks about watching the film
Stacey talks about watching the film
Live and Let Die (1973)
Bond uses a card deck full of identical cards to trick a character into doing what they want, just like Marco.
Bond uses a card deck full of identical cards to trick a character into doing what they want, just like Marco.
Mary Tyler Moore: We Want Baxter (1973)
(TV Episode)
About Ted's city council run, Murray refers to him as the Manchurian Candidate.
About Ted's city council run, Murray refers to him as the Manchurian Candidate.
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
The assassination sequence is mimicked in PHANTOM.
The assassination sequence is mimicked in PHANTOM.
Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin: Part One (1976)
(TV Episode)
several references acknowledged by producers
several references acknowledged by producers
Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin: Part Two (1976)
(TV Episode)
several references acknowledged by producers
several references acknowledged by producers
Telefon (1977)
Lethal Weapon (1987)
The Manchurian Candidate Interviews (1988)
(Video)
The Icicle Thief (1989)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Mind's Eye (1991)
(TV Episode)
Enemy forces hypnotize a captured officer into assassinating a political figure.
Enemy forces hypnotize a captured officer into assassinating a political figure.
The Player (1992)
In the opening shot, screenwriter Alan Rudolph pitches an action film that he describes as "'Ghost' meets 'The Manchurian Candidate'."
In the opening shot, screenwriter Alan Rudolph pitches an action film that he describes as "'Ghost' meets 'The Manchurian Candidate'."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Rebel Set (1992)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Tom
Mentioned by Tom
Mystery Science Theater 3000: I Accuse My Parents (1993)
(TV Episode)
Tom: "Sergeant, take the gun and shoot the corporal!"
Tom: "Sergeant, take the gun and shoot the corporal!"
Scanner Cop (1994)
(Video)
Sam mentions this when the topic of mind control is brought up.
Sam mentions this when the topic of mind control is brought up.
American Masters: Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval (1995)
(TV Episode)
The X-Files: Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man (1996)
(TV Episode)
Young Bill Mulder asked Young Cigarette Smoking Man why he's reading the book instead of seeing the movie.
Young Bill Mulder asked Young Cigarette Smoking Man why he's reading the book instead of seeing the movie.
Conspiracy Theory (1997)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Devil Doll (1997)
(TV Episode)
Mike: "The Manchurian Ventriloquist"
Mike: "The Manchurian Ventriloquist"
Species II (1998)
Enemy of the State (1998)
Homicide: The Movie (2000)
(TV Movie)
Mentioned by Munch while discussing conspiracies.
Mentioned by Munch while discussing conspiracies.
Big Wolf on Campus: The Manchurian Werewolf (2000)
(TV Episode)
The title
The title
The Contender (2000)
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001)
Mentioned in article interview with Ron
Mentioned in article interview with Ron
The Simpsons: Day of the Jackanapes (2001)
(TV Episode)
Sideshow Bob's brainwashing of Bart parallels "The Manchurian Candidate."
Sideshow Bob's brainwashing of Bart parallels "The Manchurian Candidate."
Cypher (2002)
Taken (2002)
(TV Mini-Series)
A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
mentioned in documentary
mentioned in documentary
The Human Stain (2003)
referenced in film
referenced in film
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
The introduction to the fight between Thurman and fox parallels the fight between Sinatra and Silva
The introduction to the fight between Thurman and fox parallels the fight between Sinatra and Silva
The West Wing: The Stormy Present (2004)
(TV Episode)
Toby, C.J., and Josh are discussing mind control experiments by the CIA, and Toby says "in response to the Chinese attempt on US prisoners", and they say "like The Manchurian Candidate."
Toby, C.J., and Josh are discussing mind control experiments by the CIA, and Toby says "in response to the Chinese attempt on US prisoners", and they say "like The Manchurian Candidate."
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege - Unholy Alliance: A Retrospective (2004)
(Video)
metioned
metioned
Gilmore Girls: Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too (2004)
(TV Episode)
Sookie encourages Jackson to use baby Davey for posturing in a local election. Lorelai says, "How very Manchurian Candidate of you."
Sookie encourages Jackson to use baby Davey for posturing in a local election. Lorelai says, "How very Manchurian Candidate of you."
Charmed: Mr. & Mrs. Witch (2006)
(TV Episode)
title mentioned; Paige wonders "which version?"
title mentioned; Paige wonders "which version?"
I Am a Bounty Hunter: Domino Harvey's Life (2006)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Venture Bros.: Guess Who's Coming to State Dinner? (2006)
(TV Episode)
Lincoln's ghost asked the brothers if they had see the Manchurian Candidate.
Lincoln's ghost asked the brothers if they had see the Manchurian Candidate.
The Essentials: The Manchurian Candidate (2006)
(TV Episode)
This documentary discusses The Manchurian Candidate (1962).
This documentary discusses The Manchurian Candidate (1962).
Flushed Away (2006)
"The Mancunian Candidate" in Roddy's DVD collection
"The Mancunian Candidate" in Roddy's DVD collection
RFK Must Die: The Assassination of Bobby Kennedy (2007)
The theory that Sirhan Sirhan was a Manchurian Candidate
The theory that Sirhan Sirhan was a Manchurian Candidate
The Mist (2007)
SPOILER:The shot of Ollie shooting Mrs. Carmody athrough the milk bottle is homage to a similar scene in the earlier film where Raymond Shaw kills Senator Jordan.
SPOILER:The shot of Ollie shooting Mrs. Carmody athrough the milk bottle is homage to a similar scene in the earlier film where Raymond Shaw kills Senator Jordan.
Have I Got News for You: Episode #35.2 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Heroes Unmasked: Generations (2008)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Supernatural: Sex and Violence (2009)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Sam
mentioned by Sam
Chuck: Chuck Versus First Class (2010)
(TV Episode)
Casey brainwashes Lester so that Lester will stop giving Morgan trouble at work, and afterword, when Jeff asks Lester what they are going to do to Morgan next, Lester's response is, "Morgan Grimes is the kindest, warmest, most understanding human being I've ever known in my life."
Casey brainwashes Lester so that Lester will stop giving Morgan trouble at work, and afterword, when Jeff asks Lester what they are going to do to Morgan next, Lester's response is, "Morgan Grimes is the kindest, warmest, most understanding human being I've ever known in my life."
Brief Film Reviews: My DVD/Blu-Ray Collection (2010)
(TV Episode)
DVD cover shown.
DVD cover shown.
IMDb's 20th Anniversary Star of the Day: Will Ferrell & Adam McKay (2010)
(TV Episode)
Will Ferrell mentions this movie during interview
Will Ferrell mentions this movie during interview
Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)
(Video Game)
The game uses the plot of brainwashing soldiers to assassinate politicans.
The game uses the plot of brainwashing soldiers to assassinate politicans.
Chuck: Chuck Versus Phase Three (2010)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Chuck
Mentioned by Chuck
Special Collector's Edition: El pacto de Berlín (2011)
(TV Episode)
mentioned on John Frankenheimer filmography
mentioned on John Frankenheimer filmography
David Amram: The First 80 Years (2011)
Composed Film Score
Composed Film Score
Eureka: Double Take (2012)
(TV Episode)
Fargo tells Allison that his girlfriend's a Manchurian Candidate, when he finds that she may be controlled by something else.
Fargo tells Allison that his girlfriend's a Manchurian Candidate, when he finds that she may be controlled by something else.
Psych: Santa Barbarian Candidate (2013)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
Featured in
The Manchurian Candidate Interviews (1988)
(Video)
Siskel & Ebert: Villains: So Bad, They're Good (1995)
(TV Episode)
Clips are shown.
Clips are shown.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998)
(TV Special)
This film is #67 on the list.
This film is #67 on the list.
Biography: Angela Lansbury: A Balancing Act (1998)
(TV Episode)
clips from film shown
clips from film shown
HBO First Look: 'The Contender': The Making of a Political Thriller (2000)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
The Contender: The Making of a Political Thriller (2001)
(Video)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001)
(TV Special)
This film is #17 on the list.
This film is #17 on the list.
Reel Radicals: The Sixties Revolution in Film (2002)
(TV Movie)
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture (2002)
(TV Movie)
The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003)
(TV Special)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003)
(TV Special)
Mrs. John Iselin is #21 on the "Villains" list.
Mrs. John Iselin is #21 on the "Villains" list.
Domino (2005)
Characters watch a clip of "The Manchurain Candidate" on TV
Characters watch a clip of "The Manchurain Candidate" on TV
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Echelon Conspiracy/Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li/Crossing Over (2009)
(TV Episode)
Ellen's #2 Conspiracy Theory movie
Ellen's #2 Conspiracy Theory movie
The Gallifreyan Candidate (2009)
(Video)
Clips featured; subject of documentary.
Clips featured; subject of documentary.
A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers (2009)
(TV Movie)
clips with Laurence Harvey and Angela Lansbury
clips with Laurence Harvey and Angela Lansbury
Casino Jack and the United States of Money (2010)
includes film clip
includes film clip
Hollywood's Top Ten: All About Politics (2011)
(TV Episode)
#3
#3
Spoofed in
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man: The Mallardian Candidate (1996)
(TV Episode)
spoofs - title, plot, playing cards motif, etc.
spoofs - title, plot, playing cards motif, etc.
Zoolander (2001)
Death to Smoochy (2002)
Phil the Alien (2004)
hypnotizing with cards to assassinate/wrong card brought out then the whole deck is dropped
hypnotizing with cards to assassinate/wrong card brought out then the whole deck is dropped
