The Star Chamber
They meet. They judge. They execute.
1983 · 1h 45m · R
Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Peter Hyams
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The Star Chamber
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 and cast
- Peter Hyams Director
- 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
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