from the pen of richard condon ( the manchurian candidate 1962 ) come this muddled tale of political intrigue and assassination . the story and tell in almost comic book fashion be difficult to swallow . all star cast consider and this poor effort be not entirely the fault of the cast and crew represent the novel be replete with the same short coming . it seem a though at time the story be actually mock the more sincere effort put forth in manchurian candidate . a disappointment on all count .