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Manchurian Candidate (Widescreen/Full Screen)

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey Director: John Frankenheimer MPAA Rating: PG-13
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews)

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You will never find a more chillingly suspenseful, perversely funny, or viciously satirical political thriller than The Manchurian Candidate, based on the novel by Richard Condon (author of Winter Kills). The film, withheld from distribution by star Frank Sinatra for almost a quarter century after President Kennedy's assassination, has lost none of its potency over time. Former infantryman Bennet Marco (Sinatra) is haunted by nightmares about his platoon having been captured and brainwashed in Korea. The indecipherable dreams seem to center on Sergeant Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey), a decorated war hero but a cold fish of a man whose own mother (Angela Lansbury, in one of the all-time great dragon-lady roles) describes him as looking like his head is "always about to come to a point." Mrs. Bates has nothing on Lansbury's character, the manipulative queen behind her second husband, Senator John Iselin (James Gregory), a notoriously McCarthyesque demagogue. Digital video disc extras include interviews with Sinatra, producer George Axelrod, and director John Frankenheimer, and audio commentary by Frankenheimer. --Jim Emerson

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A brilliant Cold War satire, The Manchurian Candidate is a chilling commentary on political power, international conspiracy, and the gullibility of the American people. A paean to paranoia, it was ahead of its time yet reflected the tensions of its era, and modern-day viewers can use it as a guide to the political and moral climate of the early years of Cold War America. One doesn't have to look hard to find a thinly veiled Senator Joseph McCarthy in zealous anti-Communist Senator Iselin or fears of female dominance in Angela Lansbury's megalomaniacal Mrs. Iselin. In addition to its status as one of the great political satires, The Manchurian Candidate remains a classic for its sharp, often hilarious script, for John Frankenheimer's fine-tuned direction, and for its uniformly excellent performances. Though Laurence Harvey, Frank Sinatra, and Janet Leigh are all thoroughly effective, and James Gregory is pricelessly stupid as Senator Iselin, the film belongs to Lansbury. Her Mrs. Iselin remains one of the screen's most terrifying maternal presences, a queen bee intent on clearing the hive of anyone who stands in her way. Like her clueless husband, the audience can only react dumbly to her, marveling at her single-minded rampage towards world domination. Unavailable for years due to a dispute between Sinatra and United Artists, The Manchurian Candidate is a film that should not be missed. Equal parts satire, political thriller, sly commentary, and history lesson, it has become a terrifying postcard from a time that should not be forgotten. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, All Movie Guide
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4.0 out of 5 stars I wanted to love this movie, July 18 2004
By Janice Keyes (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Manchurian Candidate (Special Edition) (DVD)
I wanted so badly to love this movie, and on some level, I do. My first viewing (on DVD since I didn't get to see it when it originally came out) wasn't the best experience. I got lost. Oh, I understood the basic plot and thought it was one of the most brilliant things I've ever seen, but I missed some things. On a second and third viewing, I STILL didn't get some of the connections. As I said, I got the main idea and thought this brilliant, but some of the writing failed to connect the dots. Even if you don't like every line/connection/piece of the plot, you have to like the acting. The ending will (sorry for the pun), blow you away. Can't wait for the remake.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Still the best version!, Dec 3 2009
By R. Bloemhof (Vancouver, BC Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) (DVD)
A very disturbing view on brainwashing, masterfully filmed. One feels that this just might happen, which is what makes it so scary. Techniques used allow you to see what the brainwashed are seeing. Will stay with you!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars way better than the 2004 remake, May 29 2009
By falcon "disdressed12" (canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Manchurian Candidate (Special Edition) (DVD)
it took me awhile to finally get around to seeing this movie,but it was
worth it.i found it much better than the remake in many respects.first
off,it was easier to follow,and made more sense.second,the depth of
story impressed me.there was a lot going on in this film.thirdly,the
depth of acting.Angela Lansbury may have been in a supporting role,but
she steals the show when she's in the movie.her character is a far cry
from Jessica Fletcher of Murder,She Wrote.this is an evil woman,and
Lansbury plays it to the hilt.Laurence Harvey is great in his role,but
Frank Sinatra is superb as the main character.Henry Silva also deserves
some praise for his minor role.in short,this movie was well watching,in
my opinion,and the remake pales in comparison.my vote for the
Manchurian Candidate is a 4/5
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5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary movie, disappointing commentary
I don't think I can add much to the praise already heaped upon the movie itself except to say that all of it is richly deserved. Read more
Published on Oct 4 2004 by Bob Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars The turn of a friendly card
During the Korean War a platoon was mislead and abducted for nefarious purposes. This was well planned as there was only one person in the platoon that would serve further purpose... Read more
Published on Sep 18 2004 by bernie

5.0 out of 5 stars The original classic
The Manchurian Candidate is a John Frankenheimer directed film set in the middle of the cold war. A group of US soldiers is captured and then brainwashed by the North Koreans and... Read more
Published on July 17 2004 by Virgil

5.0 out of 5 stars Political satire and thriller rolled into one
"The Manchurian Candidate" was a product of its era that has managed to transcend the era that produced it. Read more
Published on July 17 2004 by Wayne Klein

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Political Thriller
To some (myself included), the term "Political Thriller" can seem like an oxymoron...that is, until one watches The Manchurian Candidate. Read more
Published on July 16 2004 by S. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars One swinger of a nightmare
MGM has upgraded and repackaged thier DVD version of John Frankenheimer's classic 1962 political chiller just in time for the release of the (pointless! Read more
Published on July 16 2004 by D. Hartley

5.0 out of 5 stars Top-notch Cold War thriller
Yes, the political affiliations of this political thriller are sometimes muddled but this is only a movie. Read more
Published on July 12 2004 by Rocco Dormarunno

5.0 out of 5 stars "A Little Solitaire"--'Special 'Edition
In a marketing ploy to capitalize on the release of the new "Manchurian Candidate" directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Denzel Washington and Meryl Streep (in theaters July... Read more
Published on July 12 2004 by M. Bartfeld

5.0 out of 5 stars stunning, absolutely shattering...
Released in 1962 - could only have been. We will never see the like of this film again. The political connotations and debates raised by this magnificent film are enormous. Read more
Published on July 2 2004 by C. Parr

5.0 out of 5 stars Political Paranoid Thriller Extraordinaire!
"The Manchurian Candidate" is a brilliantly-conceived indictment of the American political process wrapped around a riveting, heartbreaking thriller. Read more
Published on Jun 8 2004 by Scott Schiefelbein

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