The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate by Greil Marcus, published by Macmillan in August 2002, is a concise exploration of the 1962 political thriller directed by John Frankenheimer. This edition, comprising 79 pages, delves into the film’s intricate narrative of an American serviceman who is brainwashed in Korea and transformed into an assassin. Marcus examines the film’s profound impact on American politics and culture, highlighting its status as a sophisticated thriller that transcends conventional expectations.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of the film’s themes and techniques, as Marcus reconstructs the drama and its significance within the context of American history. The book addresses various aspects of the performing arts, including cinematography and screenwriting, while providing insights into the film’s lasting influence. This edition serves as a reference for those interested in film history and criticism, offering a thoughtful perspective on a work that continues to resonate in contemporary discussions about politics and media.
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It may be the most sophisticated political thriller ever made in Hollywood, Pauline Kael wrote of this film, John Frankenheimer’s terrifying 1962 political thriller about an American serviceman brainwashed in Korea and made into an assassin. Sophisticated to be sure, it’s also a headlong fall through the looking-glass of American politics and the most deeply prophetic film of the second half of the American century. As Griel Marcus reconstructs the drama, “The Manchurian Candidate” is a movie in which the director and actors were suddenly capable of anything, beyond any expectations. He shows how the film has burrowed into American culture.
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