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The Manchurian Candidate

  • 2004
  • R
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Denzel Washington in The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
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In the midst of the Gulf War, soldiers are kidnapped and brainwashed for sinister purposes.In the midst of the Gulf War, soldiers are kidnapped and brainwashed for sinister purposes.In the midst of the Gulf War, soldiers are kidnapped and brainwashed for sinister purposes.

  • Director
    • Jonathan Demme
  • Writers
    • Richard Condon
    • George Axelrod
    • Daniel Pyne
  • Stars
    • Denzel Washington
    • Liev Schreiber
    • Meryl Streep
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    113K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,791
    96
    • Director
      • Jonathan Demme
    • Writers
      • Richard Condon
      • George Axelrod
      • Daniel Pyne
    • Stars
      • Denzel Washington
      • Liev Schreiber
      • Meryl Streep
    • 404User reviews
    • 205Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 12 nominations total

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    Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    • Ben Marco
    Liev Schreiber
    Liev Schreiber
    • Raymond Shaw
    Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep
    • Eleanor Shaw
    Kimberly Elise
    Kimberly Elise
    • Rosie
    Jeffrey Wright
    Jeffrey Wright
    • Al Melvin
    Pablo Schreiber
    Pablo Schreiber
    • Eddie Ingram
    Anthony Mackie
    Anthony Mackie
    • Robert Baker
    Dorian Missick
    Dorian Missick
    • Owens
    Jose Pablo Cantillo
    Jose Pablo Cantillo
    • Villalobos
    Teddy Dunn
    Teddy Dunn
    • Wilson
    Joaquin Perez-Campbell
    • Atkins
    Tim Artz
    • Jameson
    Robyn Hitchcock
    Robyn Hitchcock
    • Laurent Tokar
    Antoine Taylor
    • Boy Scout #1
    Joe Alessi
    • Boy Scout #2
    • (as Joseph Alessi)
    Raymond Anthony Thomas
    Raymond Anthony Thomas
    • Scout Dad
    • (as Ray Anthony Thomas)
    Bill Irwin
    Bill Irwin
    • Scoutmaster
    Al Franken
    Al Franken
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    • Director
      • Jonathan Demme
    • Writers
      • Richard Condon
      • George Axelrod(1962 screenplay)
      • Daniel Pyne
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    • Trivia
      Tina Sinatra, who was instrumental in deciding to remake the film, inherited the production rights from her father, Frank Sinatra, who played Bennett Marco in the 1962 version.
    • Goofs
      Men and women in military uniforms are shown on stage at the convention. It is against the law for military personnel in uniform to participate in partisan political activity.
    • Quotes

      Eleanor Shaw: The assassin always dies, baby. It's necessary for the national healing.

    • Connections
      Featured in Jonathan Demme and the Making of 'the Manchurian Candidate' (2004)
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    User reviews404

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    Meryl, you're no Angela Lansbury
    While the 2004 remake of "The Manchurian Candidate" is ensemble acting at its finest, Meryl Streep seems to be having a bit too much fun playing the villainess Eleanor Prentiss Shaw. She doesn't have the same blood-curdling constitution as did Angela Lansbury.

    "What was I supposed to do, call a MEETING?" she exclaims as her wimpy male colleagues in the shadowy Manchurian Global upbraid her for ordering someone killed without consulting them. Problem is, she was radiantly glowing when she uttered the line, which produced laughs in the NYC theatre I was in.

    When she showers Liev Schreiber with overly affectionate kisses and hugs, one again suspects Meryl was having a bit too much fun on camera with someone she finds quite attractive -- don't we all? -- in real life.

    On its own, the 2004 remake is fine cinema. But the problem with all remakes is the inevitable comparison with original. And sadly, as much as I like the 2004 version, my vote goes with Angie Lansbury and Laurence Harvey.
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    • jeffgramny
    • Aug 17, 2004

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    • Release date
      • July 30, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ứng Cử Viên Bị Giật Dây
    • Filming locations
      • Compass Restaurant - 208 W. 70th Street, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Scott Rudin Productions
      • Clinica Estetico
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $80,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $65,955,630
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,018,620
      • Aug 1, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $96,105,910
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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