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