The Manchurian Candidate is an American neo-noir psychological political thriller film. It was directed by John Frankenheimer. The screenplay is by George Axelrod, based on the 1959 Richard Condon novel of the same name.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Manchurian Candidate via streaming services such as HBO Max
Is The Manchurian Candidate available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Manchurian Candidate is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max
Years after the war, Shaw, now back in the United States working as an intelligence officer, begins suffering a recurring nightmare in which the seated platoon members are surrounded by a group of sweet little old ladies who had been a part of their brainwashing.
The cast of The Manchurian Candidate includes Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh, Henry Silva, and James Gregory. Sinatra plays Major Bennett Marco, a Korean War veteran who suspects that his former platoon member, Raymond Shaw (Harvey), has been brainwashed by communists.
Watch The Manchurian Candidate streaming via HBO Max
The Manchurian Candidate is available to watch on HBO Max.HBO Max is like a treasure trove of entertainment. It’s a streaming service that brings together all things HBO, including original content, blockbuster movies, exclusive shows, and even classics. From “Game of Thrones” to Studio Ghibli films, it’s a one-stop shop for a diverse range of high-quality content.
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The Manchurian Candidate synopsis is as follows:
“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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