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