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