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The Manchurian Candidate

  • 19621962
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
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An American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy.An American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy.An American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
77K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,197
1,432
  • Director
    • John Frankenheimer
  • Writers
    • Richard Condon(based upon a novel by)
    • George Axelrod(screenplay)
    • John Frankenheimer(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Laurence Harvey
    • Janet Leigh
  • Director
    • John Frankenheimer
  • Writers
    • Richard Condon(based upon a novel by)
    • George Axelrod(screenplay)
    • John Frankenheimer(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Laurence Harvey
    • Janet Leigh
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 375User reviews
    • 128Critic reviews
    • 94Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 6 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:53
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    Laurence Harvey and Leslie Parrish in The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
    Laurence Harvey in The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
    Angela Lansbury in The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
    Frank Sinatra in The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
    Laurence Harvey, Khigh Dhiegh, and Richard LePore in The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
    Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Khigh Dhiegh, and Tom Lowell in The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
    Laurence Harvey and Leslie Parrish in The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
    Laurence Harvey in The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
    Frank Sinatra in The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
    Angela Lansbury and Laurence Harvey in The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
    Leslie Parrish in The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
    Leslie Parrish in The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

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    Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra
    • Major Bennett Marco
    Laurence Harvey
    Laurence Harvey
    • Raymond Shaw
    Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh
    • Eugenie Rose Chaney
    Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury
    • Mrs. Eleanor Shaw Iselin
    Henry Silva
    Henry Silva
    • Chunjin
    James Gregory
    James Gregory
    • Senator John Yerkes Iselin
    Leslie Parrish
    Leslie Parrish
    • Jocelyn Jordan
    John McGiver
    John McGiver
    • Senator Thomas Jordan
    Khigh Dhiegh
    Khigh Dhiegh
    • Dr. Yen Lo
    James Edwards
    James Edwards
    • Corporal Allen Melvin
    Douglas Henderson
    • Colonel Milt
    Albert Paulsen
    Albert Paulsen
    • Zilkov
    Barry Kelley
    Barry Kelley
    • Secretary of Defense
    Lloyd Corrigan
    Lloyd Corrigan
    • Holborn Gaines
    Madame Spivy
    • Female Berezovo
    Joe Adams
    • Psychiatrist
    • (uncredited)
    Alyce Allen
    • Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Benjie Bancroft
    • Chauffeur
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Frankenheimer
    • Writers
      • Richard Condon(based upon a novel by)
      • George Axelrod(screenplay)
      • John Frankenheimer(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Frank Sinatra broke the little finger of his right hand on the desk in the fight sequence with Henry Silva. Due to on-going filming commitments, he could not rest or bandage his hand properly, causing the injury to heal incorrectly. It caused him chronic discomfort for the rest of his life.
    • Goofs
      While speaking on the Senate floor, Iselin addresses the chair as "Mr. Speaker"; the presiding officer of the US Senate is the "President" (a post officially held by the Vice President), not the "speaker", thus the form of address is "Mr. President".
    • Quotes

      Bennett Marco: Raymond Shaw is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits specify, "Released thru United Artists". This uses an informal spelling of the standard "through".
    • Alternate versions
      The West German version was edited (ca. 4 minutes) to remove every scene with the ladies in the greenhouse. This version was also released on DVD. In 2005 the uncut version (with subtitles for the missing scenes) was shown on Arte. Only in 2020 was the complete version released on Blu-ray/DVD.
    • Connections
      Edited into EBN: Commercial Entertainment Product (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      The Washington Post
      (1889) (uncredited)
      Music by John Philip Sousa
      Played by a band in the first scene after the opening credits

    User reviews375

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    A Timeless Political Thriller
    The picture that introduced sleeper agents to film, 'The Manchurian Candidate' is a classic political thriller that still remains as intriguing as it was 52 years ago. Starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh and Oscar-nominee Angela Lansbury, 'The Manchurian Candidate' is an outstanding and unparalleled thriller set in the midst of the Cold War, a tale of politics, family, distress and guilt with flawless direction from Frankenheimer. A benchmark of American cinema, 'The Manchurian Candidate' is a film that is is not only a timeless political thriller but also a satire of American history and propaganda.
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    • Jul 19, 2014

    FAQ5

    • Is "The Manchurian Candidate" based on a book?
    • How closely does the movie follow the book?
    • Who is the "Manchurian candidate"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Botschafter der Angst
    • Filming locations
      • Jilly's, 52nd Street at 8th Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(bar where Shaw hears he ought to go jump in a lake)
    • Production company
      • M.C. Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,757,256
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $87,850
      • Feb 15, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,757,256
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.75 : 1

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