The Manchurian Candidate

"The Manchurian Candidate" is a political thriller film released in 1962, directed by John Frankenheimer. The movie follows the story of a Korean War veteran who suspects that he has been brainwashed by the Communist party while being held as a prisoner of war. As he delves deeper into his memories, he uncovers a sinister political conspiracy involving his fellow soldiers. The film stars Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, and Angela Lansbury.