The Star Chamber
“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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About The Star Chamber
The Star Chamber is a 1983 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Peter Hyams. The cast is led by Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
The Star Chamber was produced by Frank Yablans Presentations and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on August 5, 1983, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Hyams
- Writers
- Peter Hyams, Roderick Taylor
- Release date
- August 5, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Frank Yablans Presentations, 20th Century Fox
The Star Chamber cast & crew
The Star Chamber was directed by Peter Hyams and written by Peter Hyams and Roderick Taylor.
The cast features 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, and Joe Regalbuto as Arthur Cooms.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Small, cinematography is by Richard Hannah, and it was produced by Frank Yablans.
Is The Star Chamber worth watching?
The Star Chamber holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 182 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, The Star Chamber is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Star Chamber
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Cast of The Star Chamber
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
John DiSanti
Detective James Wickman
DeWayne Jessie
Stanley Flowers
Jack Kehoe
Hingle
Larry Hankin
Detective Kenneth Wiggan
Dick Anthony Williams
Detective Paul Mackey
The Star Chamber — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Star Chamber in United States?
The Star Chamber is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is The Star Chamber in?
The Star Chamber is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Star Chamber?
The Star Chamber runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is The Star Chamber rated?
The Star Chamber is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 182 ratings.
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