The Chairman (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1969, The Chairman is an action and thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 93 minutes. “If the Red Chinese don't kill him... a computer in London will!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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!
Who’s in it. The Chairman stars Gregory Peck as John Hathaway, Anne Heywood as Kay Hanna, Arthur Hill as Shelby and Alan Dobie as Benson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, 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 Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chairman (1969)?
- 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 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chairman?
- The Chairman stars Gregory Peck, Anne Heywood, Arthur Hill, Alan Dobie and Keye Luke.
- When was The Chairman released?
- The Chairman was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.