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.
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How long is The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate has a runtime of 2h 6m (2 hours and 6 minutes).
Who directed The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate was directed by John Frankenheimer and released in 1962.
What genre is The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate is a Thriller, Drama film (1962).
Who stars in The Manchurian Candidate?
The cast of The Manchurian Candidate includes Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh, James Gregory.
What is the TMDB rating for The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 808 votes.