Review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) by Paul C — 21 Feb 2009

Sinatra fightin' with some nice kung fu!

This review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) was written by Paul C on 21 Feb 2009.

The Manchurian Candidate has generally received very positive reviews.

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