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