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The Chair

1963Robert Drew,Gregory Shuker,Richard Leacock,D. A. Pennebaker
IMDb: 7.3/10
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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.

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What is The Chair (1963) about?

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.

Who stars in The Chair?

The Chair stars Paul Crump (Self), James Lipscomb (Narrator), Robert Drew (Correspondent), Gregory Shuker (Correspondent), John Macdonald (Correspondent). The film was directed by Robert Drew.

How long is The Chair?

The Chair has a runtime of 54 min and premiered in 1963. It is rated Not Rated.

Is The Chair worth watching?

The Chair holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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