---
title: "The Chair"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-chair-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 254634
imdb_id: "tt0097037"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Chair (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-chair-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Chair" (1988).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: The Chair
Year: 1988
Release Date (US): 10/08/1988
Genres: Horror, Mystery, and Comedy
Runtime: 1h 40m
Synopsis: A psychologist, a psychiatrist and a prison warden open up a long-closed prison, unaware that the ghost of an electrocuted convict haunts it.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Chair is a 1988 film categorized within the horror, mystery, and comedy genres.
Drafting Sentence 2 (Details): Released in the United States on October 8, 1988, the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Drafting Sentence 3 (Plot): The story follows a psychologist, a psychiatrist, and a prison warden who decide to open a prison that had been closed for a long time.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Waldemar Korzeniowsky
- **Networks / Studios**: Urban Entertainment Group, Angelika Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Coco** as *Dr. Harold Woodhouse Langer*
- **Trini Alvarado** as *Lisa Titus*
- **Paul Benedict** as *Warden Edward Dwyer*
- **Gary McCleery** as *Rick Donner*
- **Stephen Geoffreys** as *Roach*
- **Ron Taylor** as *Tiny*
- **Jack Betts** as *Detective*
- **Mark von Holstein** as *Mazzini*
- **Calvin Levels** as *Wilma*
- **Brad Greenquist** as *Mushmouth*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Chair online?
The Chair is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Chair worth watching?
The Chair holds a community rating of 4.0/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Chair and when was it released?
The Chair is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Chair?
The Chair was directed by Waldemar Korzeniowsky.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Chair — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/254634)
- [The Chair (1988) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097037/fullcredits/)
- [The Chair (1988) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/254634-the-chair/cast)

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