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The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

David R. George III
Compact Movie Reviews

The original production of The Manchurian Candidate is a well-made and faithful adaptation of Richard Condon’s novel. Directed skillfully by John Frankenheimer, the film boasts fine performances by Laurence Harvey, Frank Sinatra, and Oscar-nominated Angela Lansbury. With a creepy tone throughout, the film leaves astute viewers aware of an invisible ending.

***¼ (out of *****)

©2018 David R. George III

1962 • 2 HOURS, 2 MINUTES
UNITED ARTISTS • M.C. PRODUCTIONS

STARRING
• FRANK SINATRA, LAURENCE HARVEY, JANET LEIGH

ALSO STARRING
• ANGELA LANSBURY, HENRY SILVA, JAMES GREGORY

WRITTEN BY
• GEORGE AXELROD (SCREENPLAY)
• RICHARD CONDON (BASED UPON A NOVEL BY)

DIRECTED BY
• JOHN FRANKENHEIMER

1962 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS (2)
• BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: ANGELA LANSBURY (LOST TO PATTY DUKE FOR THE MIRACLE WORKER)
* BEST FILM EDITING (LOST TO LAWRENCE OF ARABIA)

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