The Manchurian Candidate 4K (2004)

• Commentary - this archival audio commentary was recorded by director Jonathan Demme and co-screenwriter Daniel Pyne. The two commentators discuss aspects of the conception and production of The Manchurian Candidate and explain why certain choices were made. There are comments about the changes that were made in the original story and how they come central to Ben Marco's story, as well as visual material that was cut when the final version of the film was prepared. Also comments about the music that ended up in the film.

BLU-RAY DISC

• Commentary - this archival audio commentary was recorded by director Jonathan Demme and co-screenwriter Daniel Pyne. The two commentators discuss aspects of the conception and production of The Manchurian Candidate and explain why certain choices were made. There are comments about the changes that were made in the original story and how they come central to Ben Marco's story, as well as visual material that was cut when the final version of the film was prepared. Also comments about the music that ended up in the film.
• The Enemy Within: Inside The Manchurian Candidate - this archival program takes a look at the production of The Manchurian Candidate. Included in it are clips from interviews with Jonathan Demme, producer Tina Sinatra, screenwriter Daniel Pyne, Denzel Washingon, and Liev Schreiber, among others. Raw footage from the shooting of the film is included as well. In English, not subtitled. (15 min).
• The Cast of The Manchurian Candidate - this archival program examines some of the casting choices that were made for different characters in The Manchurian Candidate. Included in it are clips from interviews with Jonathan Demme, Denzel Washington, Jon Voight, and screenwriter Daniel Pyne, among others. In English, not subtitled. (12 min).
• Liev Schreiber Screen Test - in English, not subtitled. (3 min).
• Political Pundits - several 'pundits' -- poet/comedian Beau Sia, author/journalist Roy Blunt, Jr., Fab 5 Freddy, actress Anna Deavere Smith, writer/artist Reno, and Sidney Lumet -- discuss their voting habits and knowledge of U.S. politics. With optional commentary by Jonathan Demme. In English, not subtitled. (10 min).
• Deleted/Extended Scenes - all scenes can be viewed with optional commentary by Jonathan Demme and Daniel Pyne. In English, not subtitled. (10 min).
• 1. Marco and Raymond Talk on Patrol
• 2. Marco's Worried Neighbor
• 3. Raymond Meets Executives While Senator Jordan Confronts Ellie at Fundraiser
• 4. Campaign Trail Montage
• 5. Marco and Raymond Interrupted at Campaign
• Outtakes - all outtakes can be viewed with optional commentary by Jonathan Demme and Daniel Pyne. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
• 1. Ellie's Interview with Stacey Newsome Santiago
• 2. Ellie's Interview with Al Franken
• Trailer - presented here is a vintage trailer for The Manchurian Candidate. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).