The Manchurian Candidate
A masterpiece of the paranoid thriller genre that intertwines Cold War-era fears of communism with the fanaticism of McCarthyism and the „Red Scare.” Set against the backdrop of a presidential election and political assassinations, the film features an unforgettable performance by Angela Lansbury. Following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the film was pulled from distribution for over 25 years.
awards
Golden Globes 1963 - Best Supporting Actress
John Frankenheimer
John Frankenheimer was the master of American political cinema in the 1960s. His films helped initiate the paranoid-conspiracy trend that later influenced filmmakers like Alan Pakula with his "paranoid trilogy." In 1968, Frankenheimer supported Robert F. Kennedy's presidential campaign and, on the night of the California primary, waited outside the hotel with his wife to drive the senator home. However, RFK was assassinated before he could leave. Deeply affected by this event, Frankenheimer moved away from political films, focusing on action cinema instead.
Filmography
1962 Ptasznik z Alcatraz / Birdman of Alcatraz
1962 Przeżyliśmy wojnę / The Manchurian Candidate
1964 Siedem dni w maju / Seven Days in May
1965 Twarze na sprzedaż / Seconds
1975 Francuski łącznik II / French Connection II
Cast & Crew
