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