The Star Chamber(1983)
“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.
Director
Peter Hyams
Studio
Frank Yablans Presentations
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Michael Douglas
as Steven Hardin
Hal Holbrook
as Benjamin Caulfield
Yaphet Kotto
as Detective Harry Lowes
Sharon Gless
as Emily Hardin
James B. Sikking
as Dr. Harold Lewin
Joe Regalbuto
as Arthur Cooms
Don Calfa
as Lawrence Monk
John DiSanti
as Detective James Wickman
DeWayne Jessie
as Stanley Flowers
Jack Kehoe
as Hingle
Larry Hankin
as Detective Kenneth Wiggan
Dick Anthony Williams
as Detective Paul Mackey
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Frank Yablans Presentations • 20th Century Fox
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Where can I watch The Star Chamber?▼
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What is The Star Chamber about?▼
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.
Who directed The Star Chamber?▼
The Star Chamber was directed by Peter Hyams and released in 1983. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is The Star Chamber?▼
The Star Chamber has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in The Star Chamber?▼
The cast of The Star Chamber includes Michael Douglas as Steven Hardin, Hal Holbrook as Benjamin Caulfield, Yaphet Kotto as Detective Harry Lowes, Sharon Gless as Emily Hardin, James B. Sikking as Dr. Harold Lewin and more.
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