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The Star Chamber ( Latin: Camera stellata) was an English court that sat at the royal Palace of Westminster, from the late 15th century to the mid-17th century ( c. 1641 ), and was composed of Privy Counsellors and common-law judges, to supplement the judicial activities of the common-law and equity courts in civil and criminal matters.
The Star Chamber is a 1983 American crime thriller film starring Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, 1 Yaphet Kotto, Sharon Gless, James B. Sikking, and Joe Regalbuto. [8] [9] [10] The film was written by Roderick Taylor and Peter Hyams and directed by Hyams. [11]
Aug 5, 1983 · A secret society of judges hires hitmen to kill criminals who escape justice, but a young judge questions their methods. IMDb provides cast and crew, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this movie.
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Star Chamber, in English law, the court made up of judges and privy councillors that grew out of the medieval king’s council as a supplement to the regular justice of the common-law courts. It achieved great popularity under Henry VIII and was abolished by the Long Parliament in 1641.
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Learn about the origins, purpose, procedures, punishments, and end of the Star Chamber, a supplementary court to common law in England. The Star Chamber was named for the star pattern on the ceiling of its room and was known for its arbitrary and corrupt decisions.
Sep 24, 2021 · Acknowledging Hardin's perspective, his peer, Benjamin Caulfield (Hal Holbrook), introduces him to the Star Chamber, a secret organization that condones vigilante action in cases where justice has not been served.
Acknowledging Hardin's perspective, his peer, Benjamin Caulfield (Hal Holbrook), introduces him to the Star Chamber, a secret organization that condones vigilante action in cases where justice...
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