The Manchurian Candidate
"When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it!"
Originally released in 1962. The Manchurian Candidate is a thriller/drama film. directed by John Frankenheimer. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, and Angela Lansbury
Synopsis
Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw is lauded as a hero by the rest of his platoon. However, the platoon commander, Captain Bennett Marco, finds himself plagued by strange nightmares and soon races to uncover a terrible plot.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 24, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (775 votes)
Budget
$2.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.7M
3.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frank Sinatra
as Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco
Laurence Harvey
as Raymond Shaw
Angela Lansbury
as Mrs. Iselin
Janet Leigh
as Eugenie Rose Chaney
James Gregory
as Sen. John Yerkes Iselin
Henry Silva
as Chunjin
Leslie Parrish
as Jocelyn Jordan
John McGiver
as Sen. Thomas Jordan
Khigh Dhiegh
as Dr. Yen Lo
James Edwards
as Cpl. Allen Melvin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,200,000
- Revenue
- $7,700,000
Production Companies
- MC Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Manchurian Candidate about?
Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw is lauded as a hero ...
Who directed The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate was directed by John Frankenheimer.
How long is The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was The Manchurian Candidate released?
The Manchurian Candidate was released on October 24, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Manchurian Candidate?
The main cast of The Manchurian Candidate includes Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh, James Gregory.
Is The Manchurian Candidate worth watching?
The Manchurian Candidate has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 775 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.