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The Manchurian candidate

Label
The Manchurian candidate
Language
eng
resource.accompanyingMatter
technical information on music
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not applicable
Format of music
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Literary text for sound recordings
fiction
Main title
The Manchurian candidate
Summary
Renowned theater critic John Lahr created a bold reworking of Richard Condon's political thriller, updating the action to the 1990s while retaining the core premise of a brainwashed war hero who's programmed to become an assassin. Kelsey Grammer stars as Raymond Shaw in this co-production with Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre, starring the original cast. Recorded before a live audience at the DoubleTree Guest Suites Chicago in March 1996. Director: Louis Contey Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg Rich Baker as Gaines, Jordan and others Mara Casey as Doctor, Nurse and others Mark Alexander Clover as Melvin and others Joe Forbrich as Ben Marco Julie Gainey as Jocelyn Jordan Kelsey Grammer as Raymond Shaw Rebecca Jordan as Eugenie Doug McDade as Senator John Iselin Brian Pudil as Jorgenson and others Linda Reiter as Eleanor Iselin Jim Saltorous as O'Neill Radio Producer: Robert Neuhaus Recording Engineer: Larry Rock Assistant Engineer: Mike Konopka Foley Artist: Judy Anderson Production Stage Manager: Patrick Brannick Original Music by JJ Porterfield
Target audience
adult
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