Political thriller with memorable performances , intrigue , thrills and well realized by John Frankenheimer .This interesting film had a good remake : The Manchurian Candidate (2004) by Jonathan Demme . Thrilling and chilling film deals with Major Bennett Marco (Frank Sinatra , in 2004 rendition played by Denzel Washington) , an intelligence officer in the U. S. Army . He served valiantly as a captain in the Korea war and his Sergeant , Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey , subsequently performed by Liev Schreiver) , 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. This Raymond Shaw is an insufferable man, who came back from the Korean War awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor . Shaw for his part eventually leaves the Army to start a job in New York City as the confidential assistant to well-respected political journalist Holborn Gaines (Lloyd Corrigan) and he has established himself well , despite the misgivings of his domineering mother , Mrs. Eleanor Shaw (Angela Lansbury , later acted by Meryl Streep). Along the way, 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 (James Edwards , subsequently performed by 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 appear desperate to stop him from finding out. Ben Marco have to face off an enemy with even more sinister designs .Everything is under control.....is anyone seeing the truth?. In this election everything is under control !. When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it! Once unbelievable. Now unthinkable. The chilling classic returns. If you come in five minutes after this picture begins, you won't know what it's all about! When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it!
Bold political thriller about the mind control of the prisoners Americans in Korea War dealing with experiments applied to soldiers to modify behavior patterns. The picture packs thrills , suspense , emotion , intrigue , plot twists and is quite entertaining. The film raises a disturbing theory well performed and slickly developed and it was re-released theatrically in 1987 .Top-notch acting from main cast as Frank Sinatra who gives a superbly controlled interpretation as a war veteran who begins to believe that the honored heroics of a former member of his squad may be the product of brainwashing . Frank Sinatra that only a year later surprised with 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". And Laurence Harvey is pretty good as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy.
Furthermore , a terrific support cast , such as : Janet Leigh, Henry Silva , James Gregory, Leslie Parrish , John McGiver, Khigh Dhiegh , James Edwards , Albert Paulsen , Barry Kelley and special mention for Angela Lansbury as mean mother who executes nasty machinations to promote her son's career , she has some moments of real brilliance . With an excellent script by George Axelrod and director Frankenheimer himself , based on a novel by Richard Condon and it has a splendid narrative rhythm. The motion picture was compellingly directed by John Frankenheimer . Rating : 7.5/10. Better than average. The movie leaves you feeling of having a good cinema.
Bold political thriller about the mind control of the prisoners Americans in Korea War dealing with experiments applied to soldiers to modify behavior patterns. The picture packs thrills , suspense , emotion , intrigue , plot twists and is quite entertaining. The film raises a disturbing theory well performed and slickly developed and it was re-released theatrically in 1987 .Top-notch acting from main cast as Frank Sinatra who gives a superbly controlled interpretation as a war veteran who begins to believe that the honored heroics of a former member of his squad may be the product of brainwashing . Frank Sinatra that only a year later surprised with 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". And Laurence Harvey is pretty good as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy.
Furthermore , a terrific support cast , such as : Janet Leigh, Henry Silva , James Gregory, Leslie Parrish , John McGiver, Khigh Dhiegh , James Edwards , Albert Paulsen , Barry Kelley and special mention for Angela Lansbury as mean mother who executes nasty machinations to promote her son's career , she has some moments of real brilliance . With an excellent script by George Axelrod and director Frankenheimer himself , based on a novel by Richard Condon and it has a splendid narrative rhythm. The motion picture was compellingly directed by John Frankenheimer . Rating : 7.5/10. Better than average. The movie leaves you feeling of having a good cinema.