Marcus, Greil

The Manchurian Candidate (BFI Film Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781838719647
author:: Marcus, Greil
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 19.05 x 13.72 x 0.76 centimetres
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
Condition:: New
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The Manchurian Candidate by Greil Marcus A film critic's assessment of John Frankenheimer's 1962 thriller is that it is "the most sophisticated political thriller ever made in Hollywood". This edition reconstructs the drama, revealing a movie that explores the darker side of American politics and offers a deeply prophetic vision for the second half of the 20th century. The film features an ensemble cast, including Laurence Harvey, Frank Sinatra, and Angela Lansbury. This new foreword highlights the movie's enduring relevance in today's political climate, where the lines between reality and manipulation are increasingly blurred. As such, it remains a thought-provoking and unsettling work that challenges viewers to confront the complexities of power and control. Published in 2020, this paperback edition includes a new foreword that situates the film within its contemporary context, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the enduring impact of The Manchurian Candidate.

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