The Star Chamber (1983)

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.

Genres: Drama, Thriller

What to watch after The Star Chamber

• 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) — Peter Hyams directed both
• Capricorn One (1978) — Peter Hyams directed both
• The Presidio (1988) — Peter Hyams directed both
• The Bedroom Window (1987)
• Class Action (1991)
• A Perfect Murder (1998) — Same subject: husband wife relationship