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