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.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win & 12 nominations total
Joe Alessi
- Boy Scout #2
- (as Joseph Alessi)
Raymond Anthony Thomas
- Scout Dad
- (as Ray Anthony Thomas)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaTina 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.
- GoofsMen 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.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Jonathan Demme and the Making of 'the Manchurian Candidate' (2004)
- SoundtracksFortunate Son
Written by John Fogerty (as John C. Fogerty)
Performed & Produced by Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean performs courtesy of J Records
Featured review
Stylishly shot and decently acted but dull and convoluted
In brief comparison, I adore the 1962 film and consider it one of the best of the 60s. This remake is far from the worst remake in existence(the remake to Psycho should never have been made) plus it does have its good points. The film is well made with stylish cinematography and striking locations. The acting is above decent, Denzel Washington does well filling Frank Sinatra's shoes, Liev Schreiber literally sinks his teeth into his role and Meryl Streep does make an impression as Schreiber's unscrupulous mother. The film does also try hard to evoke a chilling atmosphere and does succeed at times. However, Jonathan Demme's direction lacks subtlety and control. Also the script is pretty weak coming across as hackneyed, the story is extremely complex and too convoluted and the film drags making the (just over) 2 hour film rather dull. All in all, not bad but disappointing. 5/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Dec 30, 2010
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Ứng Cử Viên Bị Giật Dây
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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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
- Runtime2 hours 9 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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