The film follows Steven Hardin (Michael Douglas), a young, idealistic Superior Court judge in Los Angeles who becomes increasingly disillusioned with legal technicalities that allow violent criminals to go free. Peter Hyams Lead Cast: Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto Genre: Legal Thriller / Crime Drama Release Year: 1983 ⚖️ Plot Summary

The film's English title, The Star Chamber , refers to a notorious English court that sat at the Royal Palace of Westminster from the 15th to the 17th century.

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It became a symbol of and arbitrary justice. It operated in secret with no jury and no right of appeal.