Review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) by André D — 15 Jun 2008

Maraviloso relato de suspenso sobre la paranoia que lo mantendra al borde de su silla. Vea a Angela Lansbury interpretando a uno de los mejores villanos en la historia del cine.

This review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) was written by André D on 15 Jun 2008.

The Manchurian Candidate has generally received very positive reviews.

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