The Star Chamber

"They meet. They judge. They execute."

Aug 5 1983 R 1h 49m
Crime, Drama, Mystery

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.

Plot

Disgusted with criminals escaping the judicial system via technicalities, an idealistic young judge investigates an alternative method for punishing the guilty.

Written by

Roderick Taylor, Peter Hyams

Directed by

Peter Hyams

Cast

Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Frank Yablans Presentations, 20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

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Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
60
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