Review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) by Jamie M — 13 Feb 2009

John Frankenheimer's classic Cold War political thriller. Great performance by Angela Landsbury.

This review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) was written by Jamie M on 13 Feb 2009.

The Manchurian Candidate has generally received very positive reviews.

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