The Manchurian Candidate 1962
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SplatNear 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco
as Raymond Shaw
as Mrs. Iselin
as Eugenie Rose Chaney
as Sen. John Yerkes Iselin
as Chunjin
as Jocelyn Jordan
as Sen. Thomas Jordan
as Dr. Yen Lo
as Cpl. Allen Melvin
Director:
Writer:
Richard Condon, George Axelrod
Stars:
Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh, James Gregory, Henry Silva, Leslie Parrish, John McGiver, Khigh Dhiegh, James Edwards,
Genres:
Thriller,Drama
Release Date:
1962 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
126 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Manchurian Candidate
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco
as Raymond Shaw
as Mrs. Iselin
as Eugenie Rose Chaney
as Sen. John Yerkes Iselin
as Chunjin
as Jocelyn Jordan
as Sen. Thomas Jordan
as Dr. Yen Lo
as Cpl. Allen Melvin
as Col. Milt
as Zilkov
as Secretary of Defense
as Holborn Gaines
as Female Berezovo
as Gomel's Lady Counterpart (uncredited)
as Woman at Press Confrence (uncredited)
as Gomel (uncredited)
as Senator (uncredited)
as Officer
as Second Reporter
as Narrator (voice)
as Medical Officer
as Chinese Officer (uncredited)
as Pvt. Bobby Lembeck (uncredited)
as Psychiatrist
as Jilly
as Benjamin K. Arthur
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Delegate (uncredited)
as Delegate (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
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