The Chamber (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Chamber is a 1996 drama thriller directed by James Foley, starring Gene Hackman and Chris O'Donnell. It is based on The Chamber by John Grisham. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $22.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- James Foley
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Based on
- The Chamber by John Grisham
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Chamber About?
The premise of The Chamber without spoilers, adapted from The Chamber by John Grisham. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Idealistic lawyer Adam Hall takes on the death row case of his grandfather, a man he barely knew. As he investigates, he uncovers a complex web of family secrets and long-buried lies. With only 28 days until the scheduled execution, Adam races against time to uncover the truth and confront a dangerous past, ultimately seeking a path toward justice and his own redemption.
The Chamber Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- death sentence
- attorney
- racist
- death row
- ku klux klan
- prison visit
- courthouse
- haunted by the past
- family secret
- execution
- courtroom
- racism
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- anti semitism
- capital punishment
- grandfather grandson relationship
- based on novel
- 1960s
- 1990s
- 20th century
- legal thriller
- dunaway and hackman
- death
- murder
- bomber
- klansman
- mississippi
- suicide
- law
- prison
- judicial system
- beating
- court
- hug
- two word title
- appeared on tv news
- eskimo pie
- prison cell
- court of appeals
- death row inmate
- socialite
- alcoholic
- nephew
- aunt nephew relationship
- sunrise
- hall of records
- ex fbi agent
- reference to j. edgar hoover
- reference to the harlem globetrotters
- awakened by a telephone call
- bomb explosion
The Chamber Cast
Gene Hackman leads the cast, with Chris O'Donnell. Directed by James Foley.
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Director James Foley
More from James Foley
More films directed by James Foley, best-rated first: Glengarry Glen Ross, After Dark, My Sweet, At Close Range and Confidence.
The Chamber Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Chamber 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 6.7
See on Metacritic
The Chamber Plot Summary
What happens in The Chamber from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In April 1967, the office of Marvin Kramer, a Jewish civil rights lawyer in Indianola, Mississippi, is bombed by the Ku Klux Klan. The attack kills Kramer’s five-year-old twin sons and leaves him gravely injured, ultimately leading to the amputation of his legs and his later suicide. The Klansman responsible, Sam Cayhall, is tried for murder in the bombing and is eventually convicted and sentenced to die in the gas chamber at the Mississippi State Penitentiary. Twenty-nine years pass before a new chapter begins.
Full summary
The whole story of The Chamber, scene by scene
The Chamber Box Office
The Chamber grossed $22.5 million worldwide. $14.6 million came from the US and Canada and $8 million (35%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$22.5M
- US & Canada
- $14.6M
- International
- $8M
The Chamber Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Chamber.
How Well Do You Know The Chamber?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the young attorney who represents Sam Cayhall?
Cars in The Chamber
17 cars on screen, including the 1967 Chevrolet Impala and the 1996 Ford Taurus.
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1967 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
1996 Ford Taurus Important role -
1987 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Funeral Coach Minor role -
1993 Dodge Intrepid Minor role
The Chamber Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “毒室裁决” and “终极审判”.
- Also known as
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- 毒室裁决
- 终极审判
- Cela smrti
- Die Kammer
- L'ultimo appello
- Cámara sellada
- L'Héritage de la haine
- Komora
- Siralomház
- 毒气室
- O Segredo
- Камерата
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- Камера
- The Chamber - Dödscellen
- 더 챔버
- Cela
- Dødskammeret
- Ο Θάλαμος
- A Câmara Encerrada
- Cambra segellada
- התא
Seen The Chamber?
Movies Like The Chamber
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Covenant with Death, The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain and A Time to Kill.
The Chamber FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Chamber, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Chamber?
The Chamber runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was The Chamber released?
The Chamber was released on October 11, 1996.
Who directed The Chamber?
The Chamber was directed by James Foley.
More films by James Foley Who is in the cast of The Chamber?
The Chamber stars Gene Hackman and Chris O'Donnell.
How much did The Chamber make at the box office?
The Chamber grossed $22.5 million worldwide ($14.6 million domestic, $8 million international).
How is The Chamber rated?
The Chamber has 6.0/10 on IMDb and 45 on Metacritic.
Is The Chamber based on a book?
Yes. The Chamber is adapted from The Chamber by John Grisham.
Does The Chamber have a post-credit scene?
No. The Chamber has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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