
The Defender (Studio One)
The Defender (Studio One)
Release: 1957-02-25·Runtime: 101m·★ 7.2
DramaTV Movie
The pilot for the television series, "The Defenders." The story of Walter and Kenneth Pearson, a father-and-son legal team. Broadcast as two segments of "Studio One," the story relates how the Pearsons defend a young man accused of killing a woman during a robbery attempt.
Cast
Joby Bakeras Trial Spectator (uncredited)
Robert Morrisas Anthony Carmonada (uncredited)
Martin Balsamas Francis Toohey
Steve McQueenas Joseph Gordon
William Shatneras Kenneth Preston
Ian Wolfeas Judge Marsala
Russell Hardieas First Guard
Arthur Storchas Seymour Miller
Eileen Ryanas Betsy Fuller
David J. Stewartas Dr. Victor Wallach
Iggie Wolfingtonas Court Clerk
Milton Selzeras 2nd Guard
Michael Higgsas Sergeant James Sheeley
Betty Furnessas Self / Commercial Spokeswoman
Irene Kaneas Courtroom Observer
Florence Stanleyas Courtroom Spectator
Ed Asneras Juror (uncredited)
Vivian Nathanas Mrs. Gordon
Rudy Bondas Peter D'Agostino
Ralph Bellamyas Walter Preston
Dolores Suttonas Norma Lane
Rosetta LeNoireas Mary Ellen Bailey
John McGovernas Dr. Horace Bell
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