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