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1962 · 126 min · PG-13

The Manchurian Candidate

Directed by John Frankenheimer · Thriller, Drama

The Manchurian Candidate (1962) is a Thriller film, directed by John Frankenheimer set in New York City during the 1950s. It runs 126 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A espionage, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of power & corruption and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
David Amram
Cinematography
Lionel Lindon
Cast
Frank SinatraLaurence HarveyAngela LansburyJanet LeighJames GregoryHenry SilvaLeslie ParrishJohn McGiver

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Espionage
Themes
Power & CorruptionFamily & Loyalty
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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