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The Star Chamber (1983)

Film · 1983 · 105 min · R · Drama · Thriller

They meet. They judge. They execute.

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.

Directed by Peter Hyams

Starring Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto, Sharon Gless, James B. Sikking, Joe Regalbuto, Don Calfa, John DiSanti

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In cinemas5 August 1983
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release1 February 2005
First release anywhere5 August 1983

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