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The Manchurian Candidate |
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(out of 5 stars) |  |
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First Saw:On Video |
Saw at/with: with jessica
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Rating: NR
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Year:
1962
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Category: Thriller
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Director:
John Frankenheimer
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Time:
126 min.
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Writer:
George Axelrod
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| Mine: |
Terrific thriller. Who know that Sinatra could act this well and the Angela Lansbury could be that evil. A must see if you like thrillers at all.
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| Leonard Maltin/Plot synopsis: |
Tingling political paranoia thriller about strange aftermath of a Korean war hero's decoration and his mother's machinations to promote her Joseph McCarthy-like husband's career. Harrowing presentation of Richard Condon story (adapted by George Axelrod). Score by David Amram. Rereleased theatrically in 1987.
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