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The Manchurian Candidate (1962) is a political thriller directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Frank Sinatra. After the Korean War, a decorated soldier becomes entangled in a sinister plot involving psychological manipulation and political power. Renowned for its paranoia and Cold War tension, the film stands as one of the defining conspiracy thrillers of its era. Från IMDB: An American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy. Detta är en importfilm. De har oftast inte svensk text
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DVD
The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
126 min
Sci-Fi & FantasyAnimationThrillerKidsAction & AdventureDrama
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.
Credits
Director
John Frankenheimer
Writer
George Axelrod
Cast
Frank Sinatraas Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco
Laurence Harveyas Raymond Shaw
Angela Lansburyas Mrs. Iselin
Janet Leighas Eugenie Rose Chaney
James Gregoryas Sen. John Yerkes Iselin
Henry Silvaas Chunjin
Leslie Parrishas Jocelyn Jordan
John McGiveras Sen. Thomas Jordan
Khigh Dhieghas Dr. Yen Lo
James Edwardsas Cpl. Allen Melvin
Cinematographer
Lionel Lindon
Composer
David Amram
Editor
Ferris Webster
Producer
George Axelrod
John Frankenheimer
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Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 3, 2026