The Chairman(1969)
If the Red Chinese don't kill him... a computer in London will!
The Chairman 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!
The Chairman (1969) is a action and thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson, released on June 25, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Gregory Peck, Anne Heywood, Arthur Hill and Alan Dobie. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- J. Lee Thompson
- Writers:
- Jay Richard Kennedy, Ben Maddow
- Producers:
- Mort Abrahams
- Cinematographer:
- John Wilcox
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- APJAC Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Chairman (1969) Trailer
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The Chairman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gregory Peck
as John Hathaway
Anne Heywood
as Kay Hanna
Arthur Hill
as Shelby
Alan Dobie
as Benson
Keye Luke
as Professor Soong Li
Zienia Merton
as Ting Ling
- Conrad Yama
Conrad Yama
as The Chairman
Ori Levy
as Shertov
Burt Kwouk
as Chang Shou
Ric Young
as Yin
- Alan White
Alan White
as Gardner
Anthony Chinn
as Chinese Officer
Key crew
Directed by J. Lee Thompson, written by Jay Richard Kennedy and Ben Maddow, produced by Mort Abrahams.
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The Chairman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 26 ratings.
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The Chairman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Chairman online?
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Who stars in The Chairman?
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The main cast of The Chairman (1969) includes Gregory Peck, Anne Heywood, Arthur Hill, Alan Dobie and Keye Luke. The film was directed by J. Lee Thompson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Chairman released?
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The Chairman was released on June 25, 1969 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Chairman worth watching?
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The Chairman (1969) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Chairman?
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