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The Star Chamber
“They meet. They judge. They execute.”
6.0 / 10• 1983• 1h 45m•R• English
DramaThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Michael Douglas
Steven Hardin
Lead
Hal Holbrook
Benjamin Caulfield
Yaphet Kotto
Detective Harry Lowes
Sharon Gless
Emily Hardin
James B. Sikking
Dr. Harold Lewin
Joe Regalbuto
Arthur Cooms
Don Calfa
Lawrence Monk
John DiSanti
Detective James Wickman
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Peter Hyams's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Star Chamber is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
