Review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) by Tara H — 15 Mar 2016
The mother of all conspiracy thrillers and the last word on Cold War paranoia. Frank Sinatra and Laurence Harvey, both underrated as actors, excel here. The script, adapted from Richard Condon's novel by George Axelrod, is an ageless fable of power.
John Frankenheimer's expert direction and the work of his cinematographer, as well as a great supporting cast, all contribute to a political masterpiece which can be viewed again and again.
This review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) was written by Tara H on 15 Mar 2016.
The Manchurian Candidate has generally received very positive reviews.
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