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Movie The Rerun: 1960s

The Manchurian Candidate

A Korean War veteran from a prominent political family is brainwashed by communists and returns home as an unwitting assassin in an international conspiracy.

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A Korean War veteran from a prominent political family is brainwashed by communists and returns home as an unwitting assassin in an international conspiracy.

Why watch Directed and produced by John Frankenheimer, it stars Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey and Janet Leigh, with Angela Lansbury as co-star.

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Where can I watch The Manchurian Candidate?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for The Manchurian Candidate in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is The Manchurian Candidate about?
A Korean War veteran from a prominent political family is brainwashed by communists and returns home as an unwitting assassin in an international conspiracy.
Who is in the cast of The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate stars Frank Sinatra, Janet Leigh, Angela Lansbury, John McGiver and Whit Bissell.
Who directed The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate was directed by John Frankenheimer.
When did The Manchurian Candidate come out?
The Manchurian Candidate was released on 1 January 1962.
How long is The Manchurian Candidate?
The Manchurian Candidate runs 126 minutes (2 h 6 min).

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