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