Cold War Summer: The Manchurian Candidate

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM PDT · SIFF Cinema Uptown

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Cold War Summer: The Manchurian Candidate

A 1962 paranoid thriller and political satire about a decorated U.S. Army sergeant brainwashed during the Korean War to become a sleeper assassin in a Communist conspiracy. The film stars Frank Sinatra and features an unforgettable performance by Angela Lansbury as a villainous mother figure, offering sharp commentary on the McCarthy era and Cold War paranoia.

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Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert Sinatra (; December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor. Nicknamed the "Chairman of the Board" and "Ol' Blue Eyes", he is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century. Born to Italian immigrants in Hoboken, New Jersey, Sinatra began his musical career in the swing era.
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Frank performing "Luck Be A Lady" in 1966 for A Man and His Music
Frank Sinatra & Nancy Sinatra Medley | Live from A Man and His Music II (1966)
What is your favorite Frank song?
Laurence Harvey
Kuba is the artist name used by producer Laurence Harvey (Born 1980, Cambridge, UK) for his explorations in to a wide range of genres including dub/electronica/world music/reggae/ambient and psychedelic to name but a few. Laurence uses a combination of analogue synths, software and plays a wide range of acoustic instruments, all blended using 21st century studio techniques.
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Kuba - before they slip away (2018)
KUBA - New Ancient Dreams (50 Minute mix)
Kuba - Road To Find Out
Janet Leigh
Angela Lansbury
John Frankenheimer

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