The Star Chamber
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Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Margie Impert
Louise Rachmil
Dana Gladstone
Martin Hyatt
David Proval
Officer Nelson
Robin Gammell
Judge Archer
Matthew Faison
Judge Stoner
Fred McCarren
Robert Karras
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.69x
-$2.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hyams
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Hyams, Roderick Taylor
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- The Star Chamber
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.6M
- Production Studios
- Frank Yablans Presentations, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hyams
Peter Hyams, Roderick Taylor
Michael Small
Richard Hannah
James Mitchell
Frank Yablans
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hyams
Screenplay
Frank Yablans
Producer
James Mitchell
Editor
Richard Hannah
Director of Photography
Peter Hyams
Director
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Roderick Taylor
Screenplay
Bill Malley
Production Design
Glenn R. Wilder
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Star Chamber
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What is The Star Chamber about?
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.
Who directed The Star Chamber?
The Star Chamber was directed by Peter Hyams.
Who stars in The Star Chamber?
The principal cast of The Star Chamber includes Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto, Sharon Gless, James B. Sikking.
When was The Star Chamber released and how long is it?
The Star Chamber was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Star Chamber?
The Star Chamber had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $5.6M at the worldwide box office (0.69 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Star Chamber?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Star Chamber was composed by Michael Small.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Star Chamber?
The Star Chamber holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).