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The Star Chamber (1983)

The Star Chamber (1983)

Drama Thriller

They meet. They judge. They execute.

Release Date: 1983, August 5
Directors: Peter Hyams
Countries: United States of America
Production: Frank Yablans Presentations, Frank Yablans Presentations, 20th Century Fox, 20th Century Fox
Cast: David Proval, Yaphet Kotto, Jason Bernard, Charles Hallahan, Jack Kehoe, Michael Douglas, Michael Ensign, Hal Holbrook, Dick Anthony Williams, Robert Costanzo, Robin Gammell, Larry Hankin

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.

Keywords:

los angeles, california serial killer cautionary intense cynical harsh husband wife relationship forceful judge hitman authoritarian secret society mission of murder right and justice crime wave miscarriage of justice