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The Manchurian Candidate

  • 20042004
  • RR
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
112K
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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.
IMDb RATING
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112K
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    • Jonathan Demme
  • Writers
    • Richard Condon(novel)
    • George Axelrod(1962 screenplay)
    • Daniel Pyne(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Denzel Washington
    • Liev Schreiber
    • Meryl Streep
    • Jonathan Demme
  • Writers
    • Richard Condon(novel)
    • George Axelrod(1962 screenplay)
    • Daniel Pyne(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Denzel Washington
    • Liev Schreiber
    • Meryl Streep
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 404User reviews
    • 204Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award

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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
    • TV Commentator
      • Jonathan Demme
    • Writers
      • Richard Condon(novel)
      • George Axelrod(1962 screenplay)
      • Daniel Pyne(screenplay)
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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)
    • Soundtracks
      Fortunate Son
      Written by John Fogerty (as John C. Fogerty)

      Performed & Produced by Wyclef Jean

      Wyclef Jean performs courtesy of J Records

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    7/10
    Political thriller with memorable performances , intrigue , thrills and well realized by Jonathan Demme
    Thrilling and chilling film deals with Major Ben Marco (Denzel Washington) , an intelligence officer in the U.S. Army. He served valiantly as a captain in the Kuwait war and his Sergeant, Raymond Shaw, even won the Medal of Honor. Marco has a major problem however, he has a recurring nightmare, one where two members of his squad are killed by Shaw. Raymond Shaw (Liev Schreiver) is an insufferable man, who came back from the Irak War awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor . Shaw for his part eventually becomes a vice-presidential nominee and has established himself well, despite the misgivings of his domineering mother, Mrs. Eleanor Shaw (Meryl Streep). Ben Marco has been having nightmares that lead him to believe that the circumstances that led to Raymond getting the medal are not true. However, Marco learns that another soldier (Jeffrey Wright) from the platoon , has had the same nightmare .While his superiors don't think he knows what he is talking about, he is sent on leave . When he goes to see Raymond, he is arrested ,he aware that also has the same dream. When the officers learn of this they decide to give him a chance to find out what's going on . Some very powerful people at Manchurian Global corporation appear desperate to stop him from finding out. Ben Marco have to face off an enemy with even more sinister designs .

    Bold political thriller about the mind control of the prisoners Americans in the Irak War dealing with experiments applied to soldiers to modify behavior patterns. Top-notch acting from main cast as Denzel Washington who gives a superbly controlled interpretation as an Irak war veteran who begins to believe that the honored heroics of a former member of his squad may be the product of brainwashing . Furthermore , Liev Schreiver , Kimberly Elise , Jeffrey Wright and John Voight ; mention special to Meryl Streep as mean mother who executes nasty machinations to promote her son's career , she has some moments of real brilliance . The picture packs thrills , suspense , action , intrigue and is quite entertaining . With an excellent script based on a novel by Richard Condon and George Axelrod 1962 screenplay adapted by Daniel Pyne ; it has a splendid narrative rhythm , the film raises a disturbing theory well performed and slickly developed . The movie that leaves you feeling of having a good cinema. The motion picture is compellingly directed by Jonathan Demme ( Silence of the lambs , Philadelphia , Some wild ) . This exciting political paranoia thriller will appeal to Denzel Washington fans .

    This interesting film results to be a remake from "The Manchurian Candidate" 1962, with Laurence Harvey as Raymond Shaw , Angela Lansbury as ambitious mother and Frank Sinatra that only a year later surprised with the the death of President Kennedy , directed John Frankenheimer a producer for its realization, appeared excited Frank Sinatra with a script of "The Manchurian Candidate," which could have a role as an officer of the bunch of prisoners Americans, Sinatra was formed as co-producer and introduced the idea before the president of "United Artists" , this film was rereleased theatrically in 1987.
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      • July 30, 2004 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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      • 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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    • 2 hours 9 minutes
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