They meet. They judge. They execute.
警察不懂法律（但自以为是），检查官不明法律（各人能力有别），结果逮到犯人，却控诉无效。根据美国法律（片中述明系美加州法律），若证据非法取得，应判无效，且所得任何证据，今后不得再行采用。 史蒂芬是个年轻的优秀法官，他依法判案（实际上是怕判决被上诉法庭驳回），只得将罪犯当庭释放。但一而再，再而三，眼看法律不够完善（法律只是条文，各条之间皆为漏洞），累累令不法分子逍遥法外，残害百姓，史蒂芬深感良心不安。 后史蒂芬愤而参加一个「地下审判团」之组织，由九位德高望重之法官、非法地主持迟来的正义（象征对法律丧失信念）。不幸，史蒂芬在主持一案时，地下法庭也发生误判（暗示无绝对正义可言），要处死两个“罪犯”（由某一职业杀手集团，分别执行。由于安全考虑，命令一旦发出，就不可能收回）。 史蒂芬不顾老法官劝阻，想方设法要营救两个罪犯。却又发现两人虽于他案罪不至死，但其恶性重大，不可原宥。而两人见行迹败露，一意要杀史蒂芬以灭口。 最后，史蒂芬被一警官所救，二人在室外偷听地下法庭的审讯过程（二人皆对法律失去信念、皆为执法人员。揭发地下法庭斯乃职责，而其职责又有违良知，是两难也）。高明之处，本片戛然而止，留下无尽的省思。
"The Star Chamber," a gripping 1983 thriller produced by Frank Yablans Presentations and 20th Century Fox, delves into the murky waters of justice and morality within the American legal system. Directed by Peter Hyams, the film follows the journey of a young judge, Steven Hardin, portrayed by Michael Douglas, who becomes disillusioned with the legal system after being forced to acquit criminals due to legal technicalities. His frustration leads him to a secret society of judges known as the Star Chamber, which operates outside the law to deliver their own brand of justice to those who evade it through legal loopholes. As Hardin becomes more involved with the Star Chamber, he grapples with the ethical implications of their actions. The film masterfully explores the tension between the desire for justice and the dangers of vigilantism, raising questions about the morality of taking the law into one's own hands. The ensemble cast, including Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto, and Sharon Gless, delivers powerful performances that add depth to the film's complex narrative. The cinematography and pacing of "The Star Chamber" contribute to its intense atmosphere, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats as Hardin uncovers the truth behind the secret society. The film's setting in the gritty urban landscape of Los Angeles adds to the sense of realism and urgency, making the moral dilemmas faced by the characters all the more compelling. Ultimately, "The Star Chamber" serves as a thought-provoking commentary on the flaws within the American justice system and the lengths to which individuals might go to correct them. It challenges viewers to consider the consequences of bypassing legal processes in the pursuit of justice, leaving a lasting impact long after the credits roll.
年份1983
预算8000000$
运行时间105 分
收入5555305$
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类型剧情惊悚
制作国家United States of America
