The Manchurian Candidate

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Captain Bennett Marco’s (Frank Sinatra) nightmares about platoon hero Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey) lead to the startling discovery of a global Communist network—and the terrible realization of what it can make these ex-POWs do. Released during the final days of the Cuban Missile Crisis, this gripping political thriller tapped into the purest form of Cold War terror with its vision of conspiracy and brainwashing. The classic also stars Janet Leigh and an ice-cold Angela Lansbury in an Oscar-nominated performance. (126 mins., 4K DCP)

Restored by the Criterion Collection from the original camera negative.