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The Manchurian Candidate

  • 2004
  • R
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
124K
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Denzel Washington in The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
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In the midst of the Gulf War, soldiers are kidnapped and brainwashed for sinister purposes.In the midst of the Gulf War, soldiers are kidnapped and brainwashed for sinister purposes.In the midst of the Gulf War, soldiers are kidnapped and brainwashed for sinister purposes.

  • Director
    • Jonathan Demme
  • Writers
    • Richard Condon
    • George Axelrod
    • Daniel Pyne
  • Stars
    • Denzel Washington
    • Liev Schreiber
    • Meryl Streep
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    124K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jonathan Demme
    • Writers
      • Richard Condon
      • George Axelrod
      • Daniel Pyne
    • Stars
      • Denzel Washington
      • Liev Schreiber
      • Meryl Streep
    • 427User reviews
    • 199Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 12 nominations total

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    Photos204

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    Top Cast99+

    Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    • Ben Marco
    Liev Schreiber
    Liev Schreiber
    • Raymond Shaw
    Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep
    • Eleanor Shaw
    Jeffrey Wright
    Jeffrey Wright
    • Al Melvin
    Pablo Schreiber
    Pablo Schreiber
    • Eddie Ingram
    Anthony Mackie
    Anthony Mackie
    • Robert Baker
    Dorian Missick
    Dorian Missick
    • Owens
    Jose Pablo Cantillo
    Jose Pablo Cantillo
    • Villalobos
    Teddy Dunn
    Teddy Dunn
    • Wilson
    Joaquin Perez-Campbell
    • Atkins
    Tim Artz
    • Jameson
    Robyn Hitchcock
    Robyn Hitchcock
    • Laurent Tokar
    Antoine Taylor
    • Boy Scout #1
    Joe Alessi
    • Boy Scout #2
    • (as Joseph Alessi)
    Raymond Anthony Thomas
    Raymond Anthony Thomas
    • Scout Dad
    • (as Ray Anthony Thomas)
    Bill Irwin
    Bill Irwin
    • Scoutmaster
    Kimberly Elise
    Kimberly Elise
    • Rosie
    Al Franken
    Al Franken
    • TV Commentator
    • Director
      • Jonathan Demme
    • Writers
      • Richard Condon
      • George Axelrod
      • Daniel Pyne
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Tina Sinatra, who was instrumental in deciding to remake the film, inherited the production rights from her father, Frank Sinatra, who played Bennett Marco in the 1962 version.
    • Goofs
      Men and women in military uniforms are shown on stage at the convention. It is against the law for military personnel in uniform to participate in partisan political activity.
    • Quotes
      • Eleanor Shaw: The assassin always dies, baby. It's necessary for the national healing.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jonathan Demme and the Making of 'the Manchurian Candidate' (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Fortunate Son
      Written by John Fogerty (as John C. Fogerty)
      Performed & Produced by Wyclef Jean
      Wyclef Jean performs courtesy of J Records

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 30, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El Embajador Del Miedo
    • Filming locations
      • Compass Restaurant - 208 W. 70th Street, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Scott Rudin Productions
      • Clinica Estetico
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $80,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $65,955,630
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,018,620
      • Aug 1, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $96,105,910
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 9m(129 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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