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The Star Chamber (1983)

★ 6.3R109 minDirector: Peter Hyams

1983 film by Peter Hyams

The Star Chamber is a 1983 American crime thriller film starring Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto, Sharon Gless, James B. Sikking, and Joe Regalbuto. The film was written by Roderick Taylor and Peter Hyams and directed by Hyams. Its title is taken from the name of the Star Chamber, a 15th−17th-century English court.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Star Chamber about?
The Star Chamber (1983) — Disgusted with criminals escaping the judicial system via technicalities, an idealistic young judge investigates an alternative method for punishing the guilty.
Is The Star Chamber based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Star Chamber scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.