The Manchurian Candidate
"Everything is under control."
Originally released in 2004. The Manchurian Candidate is a drama/thriller film. directed by Jonathan Demme. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, and Liev Schreiber
Synopsis
Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-presidential candidate, is the hero he remembers him being. As Marco's doubts deepen, Shaw's political power grows, and, when Marco finds a mysterious implant embedded in his back, the memory of what really happened begins to return.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 30, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1,668 votes)
Budget
$80M
Production budget
Box Office
$96.1M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Denzel Washington
as Major Bennett Ezekiel Marco
Meryl Streep
as Senator Eleanor Prentiss Shaw (D-VA)
Liev Schreiber
as Congressman Raymond Prentiss Shaw (D-NY)
Simon McBurney
as Dr. Atticus Noyle
Kimberly Elise
as Rosie
Bruno Ganz
as Delp
Jon Voight
as Senator Thomas Jordan (D-CT)
Jeffrey Wright
as CPL Al Melvin
Anthony Mackie
as PFC Robert Baker III
Ted Levine
as Colonel Howard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $80,000,000
- Revenue
- $96,105,964
Production Companies
- Clinica Estetico
- Paramount Pictures
- Scott Rudin Productions
- Tina Sinatra Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Manchurian Candidate about?
Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-pre...
Who directed The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate was directed by Jonathan Demme.
How long is The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was The Manchurian Candidate released?
The Manchurian Candidate was released on July 30, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Manchurian Candidate?
The main cast of The Manchurian Candidate includes Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber, Simon McBurney, Kimberly Elise.
Is The Manchurian Candidate worth watching?
The Manchurian Candidate has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,668 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.