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The Chairman

"If the Red Chinese don't kill him... a computer in London will!"

June 25, 1969 1h 33m 5.3/10 (20 votes)

Originally released in 1969. The Chairman is a action/thriller film. directed by J. Lee Thompson.

Starring Gregory Peck, Anne Heywood, and Arthur Hill

Synopsis

An American scientist is sent to Red China to steal the formula for a newly developed agricultural enzyme. What he is not told by his bosses is that a micro-sized bomb has been planted in his brain so that should the mission ever look likely to fail, he can be eliminated at the push of a button!

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 25, 1969 56 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (20 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • APJAC Productions
  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Chairman about?

An American scientist is sent to Red China to steal the formula for a newly developed agricultural enzyme. What he is not told by his bosses is that a micro-sized bomb has been planted in his brain...

Who directed The Chairman?

The Chairman was directed by J. Lee Thompson.

How long is The Chairman?

The Chairman has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was The Chairman released?

The Chairman was released on June 25, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Chairman?

The main cast of The Chairman includes Gregory Peck, Anne Heywood, Arthur Hill, Alan Dobie, Keye Luke.