The Chamber
Chris O’Donnell, Gene Hackman, Faye Dunaway, Bo Jackson
Universal Pictures; Directed by James Foley
Rated R; 111 minutes; 1996
A seventy-year-old white supremacist hires a young, unproven attorney to save him from the Mississippi gas chamber. Gene Hackman and Chris O’Donnell star in this gripping, suspenseful screen adaptation of one of John Grisham’s most acclaimed novels.
REVIEWS
"A gripping film."
— Mose Persico, CFCF
"Deeply moving! Stunning!"
— Ron Brewington, AMERICAN URBAN RADIO NETWORKS
"An amazing, moving and powerful performance from Gene Hackman."
— Tom Brown, KDNL
"Riveting. An emotionally-charged film that will leave you spellbound."
— Sam Hallenbeck, WTVT
"The best John Grisham adaptation yet. Chris O’Donnell’s most demanding role."
— Jeff Craig, SIXTY SECOND PREVIEW
"An explosive, gripping drama! Gene Hackman is dynamite."
— Bobbie Wygant, KXAS
"A wonderful film. Chris O’Donnell continues to impress."
— Jim Ferguson, PREVUE CHANNEL
"THE CHAMBER is riveting. An emotionally-charged film that will leave you spellbound."
— Sam Hallenbeck, WTVT
"**** an event."
— Michael Janusonis, THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
"Great acting. Gene Hackman is just terrific."
— Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA
"**** Hackman gives a masterful performance."
— Jack Garner, GANNET NEWS SERVICE
"Hackman delivers an Oscar®-caliber performance. Chris O’Donnell’s most demanding role."
— Jeff Craig, SIXTY SECOND PREVIEW
"**** Stunning and marvelous."
— Bill Diehl, ABC RADIO NETWORKS
"Fascinating and moving."
— Cassavetes James Verniere, THE BOSTON HERALD
"A gripping drama. Academy Award®-caliber performances by Gene Hackman and Faye Dunaway."
— Dave Larsen, DAYTON DAILY NEWS