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