The Manchurian Candidate
1962
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.
Director:
John Frankenheimer
Writers:
Richard Condon, George Axelrod, John Frankenheimer
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 6 wins & 9 nominations total
Production:
John Frankenheimer
Country:
United States
