
The Defender (Studio One)
The Defender (Studio One)
Release: 1957-02-25·Runtime: 101m·★ 7.5
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
Eileen Ryanas Betsy Fuller
Rudy Bondas Peter D'Agostino
Rosetta LeNoireas Mary Ellen Bailey
Michael Higgsas Sergeant James Sheeley
Betty Furnessas Self / Commercial Spokeswoman
Ralph Bellamyas Walter Preston
Steve McQueenas Joseph Gordon
Vivian Nathanas Mrs. Gordon
Iggie Wolfingtonas Court Clerk
Dolores Suttonas Norma Lane
John McGovernas Dr. Horace Bell
Irene Kaneas Courtroom Observer
William Shatneras Kenneth Preston
Milton Selzeras 2nd Guard
Florence Stanleyas Courtroom Spectator
Ed Asneras Juror (uncredited)
Joby Bakeras Trial Spectator (uncredited)
Robert Morrisas Anthony Carmonada (uncredited)
Martin Balsamas Francis Toohey
Ian Wolfeas Judge Marsala
David J. Stewartas Dr. Victor Wallach
Russell Hardieas First Guard
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