The Star Chamber(1983)
They meet. They judge. They execute.
The Star Chamber Synopsis
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.
The Star Chamber (1983) is a drama and thriller film directed by Peter Hyams, released on August 5, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto and Sharon Gless. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 189 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Hyams
- Writers:
- Roderick Taylor, Peter Hyams, Roderick Taylor
- Producers:
- Frank Yablans
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Hannah
- Composer:
- Michael Small
- Production:
- Frank Yablans Presentations, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,555,305
- Status:
- Released
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The Star Chamber Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Peter Hyams, written by Roderick Taylor, Peter Hyams and Roderick Taylor, produced by Frank Yablans.
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The Star Chamber Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 189 ratings.
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The Star Chamber – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Star Chamber online?
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The Star Chamber (1983) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Star Chamber?
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The main cast of The Star Chamber (1983) includes Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto, Sharon Gless and James B. Sikking. The film was directed by Peter Hyams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Star Chamber released?
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The Star Chamber was released on August 5, 1983 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Star Chamber worth watching?
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The Star Chamber (1983) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 189 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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