The Star Chamber
"They meet. They judge. They execute."
Originally released in 1983. The Star Chamber is a drama/thriller film. directed by Peter Hyams.
Starring Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, and Yaphet Kotto
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (177 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.6M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,555,305
Production Companies
- Frank Yablans Presentations
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Star Chamber about?
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 ...
Who directed The Star Chamber?
The Star Chamber was directed by Peter Hyams.
How long is The Star Chamber?
The Star Chamber has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Star Chamber released?
The Star Chamber was released on August 5, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Star Chamber?
The main cast of The Star Chamber includes Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto, Sharon Gless, James B. Sikking.
Is The Star Chamber worth watching?
The Star Chamber has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 177 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.