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Feature film — 1983

The Star Chamber (1983)

6.01h 45mDrama — Thriller

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.

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A high-signal pick with 190 votes.

Frank Yablans Presentations / 20th Century Fox

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Director: Peter Hyams

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Cast & crew

Michael Douglas as Steven Hardin

Michael Douglas

Steven Hardin

Hal Holbrook as Benjamin Caulfield

Hal Holbrook

Benjamin Caulfield

Yaphet Kotto as Detective Harry Lowes

Yaphet Kotto

Detective Harry Lowes

Sharon Gless as Emily Hardin

Sharon Gless

Emily Hardin

James B. Sikking as Dr. Harold Lewin

James B. Sikking

Dr. Harold Lewin

Joe Regalbuto as Arthur Cooms

Joe Regalbuto

Arthur Cooms

Don Calfa as Lawrence Monk

Don Calfa

Lawrence Monk

John DiSanti as Detective James Wickman

John DiSanti

Detective James Wickman

DeWayne Jessie as Stanley Flowers

DeWayne Jessie

Stanley Flowers

Jack Kehoe as Hingle

Jack Kehoe

Hingle

Larry Hankin as Detective Kenneth Wiggan

Larry Hankin

Detective Kenneth Wiggan

Dick Anthony Williams as Detective Paul Mackey

Dick Anthony Williams

Detective Paul Mackey

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