The Manchurian Candidate

(1962)Directed by John Frankenheimer126 min · PG-13Thriller, Drama
When you've seen it all, you'll swear there's never been anything like it!

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.

Frank Sinatraas Capt./Maj. Bennett Marco
Laurence Harveyas Raymond Shaw
Angela Lansburyas Mrs. Iselin
Janet Leighas Eugenie Rose Chaney
James Gregoryas Sen. John Yerkes Iselin
Henry Silvaas Chunjin
Leslie Parrishas Jocelyn Jordan
John McGiveras Sen. Thomas Jordan
Khigh Dhieghas Dr. Yen Lo
James Edwardsas Cpl. Allen Melvin
Douglas Hendersonas Col. Milt
Barry Kelleyas Secretary of Defense
Lloyd Corriganas Holborn Gaines
Madame Spivyas Female Berezovo
Bess Flowersas Gomel's Lady Counterpart (uncredited)
Leoda Richardsas Woman at Press Confrence (uncredited)
Reggie Nalderas Gomel (uncredited)
Colin Kennyas Senator (uncredited)
BSBert Stevensas Officer
Arthur Toveyas Second Reporter
Paul Freesas Narrator (voice)
Whit Bissellas Medical Officer
James Yagias Chinese Officer (uncredited)