The Star Chamber

1983 | 105 minutes | 6.0 ★ (158)

The Star Chamber
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    05 August 1983

  • DirectingPeter Hyams
  • Budget

    $8,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $5,555,305.00

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