
The Defender (Studio One)
The Defender (Studio One)
Release: 1957-02-25·Runtime: 101m·★ 6.1
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
Martin Balsamas Francis Toohey
Vivian Nathanas Mrs. Gordon
William Shatneras Kenneth Preston
Ian Wolfeas Judge Marsala
David J. Stewartas Dr. Victor Wallach
Rosetta LeNoireas Mary Ellen Bailey
Florence Stanleyas Courtroom Spectator
Ralph Bellamyas Walter Preston
Steve McQueenas Joseph Gordon
Russell Hardieas First Guard
Dolores Suttonas Norma Lane
Michael Higgsas Sergeant James Sheeley
Ed Asneras Juror (uncredited)
Rudy Bondas Peter D'Agostino
Iggie Wolfingtonas Court Clerk
John McGovernas Dr. Horace Bell
Irene Kaneas Courtroom Observer
Joby Bakeras Trial Spectator (uncredited)
Robert Morrisas Anthony Carmonada (uncredited)
Milton Selzeras 2nd Guard
Betty Furnessas Self / Commercial Spokeswoman
Eileen Ryanas Betsy Fuller
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