Rating
Popularity2
Runtime2h 6m
Release DateOctober 24, 1962
Budget$2,200,000
Revenue$7,700,000
The Manchurian Candidate
When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it!
Overview
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.
Production
MC Productions
United Artists(US)Status
Released
Original Language
English
Spoken Languages
English
Age Rating
All Ages
Top Cast
Key Crew
Director of PhotographyLionel Lindon
ProducerGeorge Axelrod
DirectorJohn Frankenheimer
ScreenplayGeorge Axelrod
ProducerJohn Frankenheimer
Videos & Trailers
THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE - Original Theatrical Trailer
Trailer
Angela Lansbury Looks Back at the Making of 'The Manchurian Candidate' | TCMFF 2016
Featurette