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The Manchurian Candidate (1962): movie guide
The Manchurian Candidate (1962) is a Thriller, Drama running about 126 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.5/10 from 864 votes. Notable cast includes Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1962-10-24
- Runtime: 126 min
- TMDB: 7.5/10
- Genres: Thriller, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1962-10-24
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What is The Manchurian Candidate about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Manchurian Candidate features Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh, James Gregory, Henry Silva. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1962-10-24. Runtime: 126 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (864 votes). Genres: Thriller, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Manchurian Candidate?
- The Manchurian Candidate is listed as Thriller, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Manchurian Candidate?
- The Manchurian Candidate runs about 126 minutes.
- Who stars in The Manchurian Candidate?
- Cast highlights include Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh, James Gregory, Henry Silva.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Manchurian Candidate?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
