“The Manchurian Candidate” (1962) The 1962 version of "The Manchurian Candidate" - starring Frank Sinatra and Lawrence Harvey - caught the conspiratorial mood of the time when so many Americans saw a commie round every corner. John Frankenheimer's classic version of Richard Condon's 1959 novel -is memorable for its chilling narrative and original plotting. MPAA rating: PG-13 Running time: 126 min. Refreshments served. Registration requested. Space limited. Adults