The Star Chamber (1983)

  • R
  • 08/05/1983 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 45m

They meet. They judge. They execute.

Overview

As violence escalates in Los Angeles and heinous murders are committed, Steven Hardin, a young judge of the California Supreme Court, must struggle with his tortured conscience and growing despair as he watches helplessly as the ruthless criminals brought before his court go free because clever lawyers find obscure loopholes in the law.

Peter Hyams

Director, Screenplay

Roderick Taylor

Screenplay, Story

Cast

Michael Douglas's headshot

Michael Douglas

Steven Hardin
Hal Holbrook's headshot

Hal Holbrook

Benjamin Caulfield
Yaphet Kotto's headshot

Yaphet Kotto

Detective Harry Lowes
Sharon Gless's headshot

Sharon Gless

Emily Hardin
James B. Sikking's headshot

James B. Sikking

Dr. Harold Lewin
Joe Regalbuto's headshot

Joe Regalbuto

Arthur Cooms
Don Calfa's headshot

Don Calfa

Lawrence Monk
John DiSanti's headshot

John DiSanti

Detective James Wickman

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