The Star Chamber

Name: The Star Chamber
Director: Peter Hyams
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1983
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto, Sharon Gless, James B. Sikking

They meet. They judge. They execute.

19831h 45m6.1(182 votes)

DramaThriller

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 lawy…

The Star Chamber (1983) is a drama and thriller film directed by Peter Hyams. It stars Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, and Yaphet Kotto. The film runs for 1 hour 45 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 from 182 votes.

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Director

Peter Hyams

Cast

Michael Douglas

Steven Hardin

Hal Holbrook

Benjamin Caulfield

Yaphet Kotto

Detective Harry Lowes

Sharon Gless

Emily Hardin

James B. Sikking

Dr. Harold Lewin

Joe Regalbuto

Arthur Cooms

Don Calfa

Lawrence Monk

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Who stars in The Star Chamber?

The Star Chamber stars Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto, and Sharon Gless, and was directed by Peter Hyams.

How long is The Star Chamber?

The Star Chamber has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes.

When did The Star Chamber come out?

The Star Chamber was released in 1983.

What genre is The Star Chamber?

The Star Chamber is a drama and thriller film.

Is The Star Chamber worth watching?

The Star Chamber holds an average audience score of 6.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.