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The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

2h 6m 1962 United States of America

As the Korean War draws to a close, a group of American soldiers falls into the hands of communist forces and undergoes a sinister brainwashing process. After the conflict, Sergeant Raymond Shaw is celebrated as a hero by his fellow troops. Yet, Captain Bennett Marco, the platoon's leader, is haunted by disturbing dreams that lead him to suspect a dark conspiracy lurking beneath the surface. Determined to unravel the truth, Marco embarks on a perilous journey to expose the hidden threats that endanger their lives and the nation.

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