Review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) by Dustin D — 30 Jul 2014

This movie takes an absurd premise and elevates it to a classic satire/thriller.

This review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) was written by Dustin D on 30 Jul 2014.

The Manchurian Candidate has generally received very positive reviews.

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