The Defender (Studio One)
Originally released in 1957. The Defender (Studio One) is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Robert Mulligan.
Starring Ralph Bellamy, Martin Balsam, and Steve McQueen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Ralph Bellamy
as Walter Preston
Martin Balsam
as Francis Toohey
Steve McQueen
as Joseph Gordon
Vivian Nathan
as Mrs. Gordon
William Shatner
as Kenneth Preston
Ian Wolfe
as Judge Marsala
David J. Stewart
as Dr. Victor Wallach
Russell Hardie
as First Guard
Iggie Wolfington
as Court Clerk
Arthur Storch
as Seymour Miller
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Defender (Studio One) about?
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 Pear...
Who directed The Defender (Studio One)?
The Defender (Studio One) was directed by Robert Mulligan.
How long is The Defender (Studio One)?
The Defender (Studio One) has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Defender (Studio One) released?
The Defender (Studio One) was released on February 25, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Defender (Studio One)?
The main cast of The Defender (Studio One) includes Ralph Bellamy, Martin Balsam, Steve McQueen, Vivian Nathan, William Shatner.