The Manchurian Candidate - Salute to David Amram

Fine acting, and the amazing score by Mr. Amram would put this one at the top of any "best film!" list. This chilling espionage story features some of the best actors of the day. Of the principles shown I believe only Ms. Lansbury, Ms. Parrish and Mr. Silva are still with us.

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• David Amram
• James Edwards
• Angela Lansbury
• Frank Sinatra
• Leslie Parrish
• Lawrence Harvey
• Henry Silva
• espionage
• melodrama
• Oscar nominated

[affectivity]

I am fascinated by the score as well. It fit the mood of the film perfectly.

[varadero1839]

@affectivity Hi! I gave a valiant try to respond to your comment. I'm honored, and hope you'll receive this response! Thanks a lot!

[axecalibore]

David Amram's score for this great movie really grows on me. Hard to describe its appeal.

It's like it starts out pretending to sound pleasant and optimistic, but goes kind of sour and dissonant. It's like Hitchcock's idea of "blood dripping on daisies".

[varadero1839]

@axecalibore What an amazing comment! Great to hear from you, and your opinion is like none other! I especially like the reference to Hitchcock! You're so right in that this piece seems to begin on a "high" note, but the rest is rather all "downhill." Sent this to a family member who reminded me that I'd been introduced to this composer about a century ago. I only vaguely remember; I was 18 at the time. Forget having met him, but will never forget his music. Thanks for writing!

[spacepatrolman]

@9aspengold5 This movie isnt that great frank sinatra movies arent that great the director a nut job that left an out of focus scene in

[1SECRETBILLY]

great tribute for all to see

[9aspengold5]

I loved the original version.