The Star Chamber

The Star Chamber

They meet. They judge. They execute.

R 1983 · 105 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Thriller

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 · Written by Peter Hyams

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