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