The Manchurian Candidate (2004) (2004)

Name: The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 2004
Duration: 129 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber, Simon McBurney, Kimberly Elise

2h 9m United States of America

Drama Thriller Mystery

Plot

Haunted by traumatic dreams from his time in the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco starts to question the heroic image of his former comrade, Sergeant Raymond Shaw, who is now a vice-presidential candidate. As Marco's suspicions intensify, Shaw's political influence surges. The discovery of a strange implant in his back triggers fragmented memories of the fateful ambush, propelling Marco into a dangerous quest for the truth. As he uncovers the unsettling reality behind Shaw’s rise, the line between loyalty and betrayal blurs, leading to a shocking revelation that could change everything.

Cast

Denzel Washington Meryl Streep Liev Schreiber Simon McBurney Kimberly Elise Bruno Ganz Jon Voight Jeffrey Wright Anthony Mackie Ted Levine Miguel Ferrer Dean Stockwell Vera Farmiga Pablo Schreiber Jude Ciccolella