The Chair(1963)
The Chair Synopsis
Follows a crusading lawyer as he embarks on a campaign to save an African-American man, Paul Crump, from the electric chair. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2007.
The Chair (1963) is a documentary film directed by Robert Drew, released on August 24, 1963 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Paul Crump, James Lipscomb, Robert Drew and Gregory Shuker. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Drew
- Producers:
- Gregory Shuker
- Production:
- Drew Associates
- Status:
- Released
The Chair Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Paul Crump
Paul Crump
as Self
- James Lipscomb
James Lipscomb
as Narrator
Robert Drew
as Correspondent
- Gregory Shuker
Gregory Shuker
as Correspondent
- John Macdonald
John Macdonald
as Correspondent
Key crew
Directed by Robert Drew, produced by Gregory Shuker.
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The Chair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Chair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Chair online?
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The Chair (1963) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Chair?
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The main cast of The Chair (1963) includes Paul Crump, James Lipscomb, Robert Drew, Gregory Shuker and John Macdonald. The film was directed by Robert Drew. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Chair released?
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The Chair was released on August 24, 1963 and runs for 54m.
Is The Chair worth watching?
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The Chair (1963) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.