The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian CandidateRating: 7.5 |
Year:1962 |
Country:US |
Description:
Set amidst the backdrop of the Korean War's final stages, a group of American soldiers find themselves in the clutches of their communist enemies. After being subjected to brutal brainwashing techniques, the men are eventually released and repatriated as part of a prisoner exchange. Among them is Sergeant Raymond Shaw, who returns home as a celebrated war hero.Despite his comrades' adoration for their newfound hero, Captain Bennett Marco struggles with harrowing nightmares stemming from their shared past. As he delves deeper into the disturbing memories that haunt him, Captain Marco uncovers an insidious plot that threatens to upend everything he thought he knew about his fellow soldiers and their captors alike.Driven by a combination of loyalty, duty, and fear, Captain Marco must navigate this treacherous web of deception and betrayal in order to thwart the sinister forces that seek to manipulate the course of history. With time running out, he's forced to confront the shocking truth about his former platoon and their role in a chilling conspiracy.
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