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The Star Chamber
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The Star Chamber

Fri, Aug 5, 1983
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Film · Synopsis

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.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Aug 5, 1983
  • PhysicalTue, Feb 1, 2005DVD
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Jan 4, 1984
DE
  • In CinemasFri, Nov 25, 1983
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Michael Douglas
    Michael Douglas
    as Steven Hardin
  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook
    as Benjamin Caulfield
  • Yaphet Kotto
    Yaphet Kotto
    as Detective Harry Lowes
  • Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless
    as Emily Hardin
  • James B. Sikking
    James B. Sikking
    as Dr. Harold Lewin
  • Joe Regalbuto
    Joe Regalbuto
    as Arthur Cooms
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