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The Star Chamber (1983)

R 109 min  -  Drama | Mystery | Thriller  -   5 August 1983 (USA)
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Disgusted with criminals escaping the judicial system via technicalities, an idealistic young judge investigates an alternative method for punishing the guilty.

Director:

Peter Hyams

Writers:

Roderick Taylor (screenplay), Peter Hyams (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook and Yaphet Kotto
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Douglas ...
Superior Court Judge Steven R. Hardin
Hal Holbrook ...
Judge Benjamin Caulfield
Yaphet Kotto ...
Det. Harry Lowes
Sharon Gless ...
Emily Hardin
James Sikking ...
Dr. Harold Lewin (as James B. Sikking)
Joe Regalbuto ...
Arthur Cooms
Don Calfa Don Calfa ...
Lawrence Monk
John DiSanti John DiSanti ...
Det. James Wickman
Otis Day Otis Day ...
Stanley Flowers (as DeWayne Jessie)
Jack Kehoe Jack Kehoe ...
Hingle
Larry Hankin ...
Det. Kenneth Wiggan
Dick Anthony Williams Dick Anthony Williams ...
Det. Paul Mackey
Margie Impert Margie Impert ...
Louise Pacinni
Dana Gladstone Dana Gladstone ...
Dept. Dist. Atty. Martin Hyatt
David Proval ...
Officer Nelson
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Storyline

Disgusted with criminals escaping the judicial system via technicalities, an idealistic young judge investigates an alternative method for punishing the guilty. Written by <bentley@access.digex.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Hitman | Dead Children | 1980s | Child Murder | Vigilantism  | See more »

Taglines:

They are the most powerful members of our community. They have a shattering secret. A secret that will affect us all. Only one man is willing to stop them. On August 5, you'll know who they really are. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Câmara Secreta See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,980,105 (USA) (7 August 1983) (796 Screens)

Gross:

$5,555,305 (USA) (28 August 1983)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Frank Yablans Presentations, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The movie features footage of a baseball game being played between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The footage shows Dusty Baker hitting a home run off of Phil Niekro. Also, a clip can be seen of a scoreboard during the game showing the Braves leading 4-3. This places the date of the game at 7 June 1982. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: Obvious stunt double when Michael Douglas' character is tumbling down the chute in Monk & Coombs' warehouse. See more »

Quotes

Judge Benjamin Caulfield: Someone has taken justice and hidden it in the law.
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Connections

Referenced in "Caroline in the City: Caroline and the Ultimatum (#4.20)" (1999) See more »