The Manchurian Candidate
1962
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Synopsis
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.
Facts
Based on
The Manchurian Candidate
Setting
New York City, Madison Square Garden
Filming location
Santa Monica
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 1991 generic
- Academy Awards 1963 academy_award
- BAFTA Awards 1963 generic
- Directors Guild of America 1963 generic
