The Chairman (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1964, The Chairman is a drama film directed by Alexey Saltykov, running about 166 minutes.
What it’s about. Year 1947... Yegor Trubnikov is giving all his powers to make life in his own Kolhoz better.
Who’s in it. The Chairman stars Mikhail Ulyanov as Yegor Trubnikov, Ivan Lapikov as Semyon Trubnikov, Nonna Mordyukova as Donya Trubnikova and Vyacheslav Nevinnyy as Pavel Markushev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Chairman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chairman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chairman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chairman (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chairman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chairman worth watching?
- The Chairman holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chairman?
- The Chairman stars Mikhail Ulyanov, Ivan Lapikov, Nonna Mordyukova, Vyacheslav Nevinnyy and Nikolai Parfyonov.
- When was The Chairman released?
- The Chairman was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.