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The Manchurian Candidate
Overview
Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw is lauded as a hero by the rest of his platoon. However, the platoon commander, Captain Bennett Marco, finds himself plagued by strange nightmares and soon races to uncover a terrible plot.
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Movie Details
Status
Released (24/10/1962)
Original language
English
Budget
$2,200,000
Box office
$7,700,000
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