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The Manchurian Candidate

“When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it!”

7.519622h 6mThrillerDrama
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The Manchurian Candidate at a glance

The Manchurian Candidate is a 1962 thriller and drama film, running 2h 6m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG-13 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

PG-13 age rating2h 6mThrillerDrama

Rated PG-13 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1962-10-24
Runtime
2h 6m
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Director
John Frankenheimer
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.5 / 10 · 858 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Frank SinatraCapt./Maj. Bennett Marco
Laurence HarveyRaymond Shaw
Angela LansburyMrs. Iselin
Janet LeighEugenie Rose Chaney
James GregorySen. John Yerkes Iselin
Henry SilvaChunjin
Leslie ParrishJocelyn Jordan
John McGiverSen. Thomas Jordan
Khigh DhieghDr. Yen Lo
James EdwardsCpl. Allen Melvin
Douglas HendersonCol. Milt
Albert PaulsenZilkov
Barry KelleySecretary of Defense
Lloyd CorriganHolborn Gaines

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Where can I watch The Manchurian Candidate in the United Kingdom?

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Is The Manchurian Candidate suitable for children?

The Manchurian Candidate is rated PG-13 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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 by the rest of his platoon. However, the platoon commander, Captain Bennett Marco, finds himself plagued by strange…

How long is The Manchurian Candidate?

The Manchurian Candidate runs for 2h 6m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Manchurian Candidate trailer?

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