The Electric Chair (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1976, The Electric Chair is a drama and crime film directed by J.G. Patterson Jr., running about 86 minutes. “If You Kill...You Pay The Price In...THE ELECTRIC CHAIR” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The murder of an innocent, happy couple leads to a courtroom trial that would sentence the killer to death, but who really did it?
Who’s in it. The Electric Chair stars Katherine Cortez as Marilyn Howard, Barry Bell as Rev. Samuel Moss, Nita Patterson as Clair Moss and J.G. Patterson Jr. as Mose Cooper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Electric Chair has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Electric Chair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Electric Chair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Electric Chair (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Electric Chair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Electric Chair worth watching?
- The Electric Chair holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Electric Chair?
- The Electric Chair stars Katherine Cortez, Barry Bell, Nita Patterson, J.G. Patterson Jr. and Don Cummins.
- When was The Electric Chair released?
- The Electric Chair was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.