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