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