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