The Star Chamber (1983)

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They meet. They judge. They execute.

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.

• Released: 1983-08-05
• Genres: Drama, Thriller
• Runtime: 1h 45m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.0/10 from 189 votes

Directed by Peter Hyams.

Top 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

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Where to watch The Star Chamber

• United States: rent on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• Canada: rent on Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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