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Iconic Films: ‘The Manchurian Candidate’: Director John Frankenheimer’s Chilling and Timeless Masterpiece

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Michael Clark
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NR | 2h 6min | Drama, Crime, Thriller, Satire | 24 October 1962 (USA)

With the exception of “Little Big Man” and “GoodFellas,” I’ve watched the 1962 original version of “The Manchurian Candidate” more than any other movie in my life—roughly four dozen times.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.
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