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