Review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) by Jordan K — 05 Jan 2008

Perfectly chilling. And they don't make fight scenes like that anymore..

This review of The Manchurian Candidate (1962) was written by Jordan K on 05 Jan 2008.

The Manchurian Candidate has generally received very positive reviews.

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