The Defenders: Taking the First
Originally released in 1998. The Defenders: Taking the First is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Andy Wolk.
Starring Beau Bridges, Martha Plimpton, and Jeremy London
Synopsis
A racist provokes four teens into beating a Latino youth to death after one of his fiery speeches on a college campus. The Prestons are first called upon to defend one of the youths who gives testimony against the other three. Then, in a turnaround, the family of the murdered boy hires the Prestons to try to get a conviction against the racist.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Television
- Showtime Networks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Defenders: Taking the First about?
A racist provokes four teens into beating a Latino youth to death after one of his fiery speeches on a college campus. The Prestons are first called upon to defend one of the youths who gives testi...
Who directed The Defenders: Taking the First?
The Defenders: Taking the First was directed by Andy Wolk.
How long is The Defenders: Taking the First?
The Defenders: Taking the First has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Defenders: Taking the First released?
The Defenders: Taking the First was released on October 25, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Defenders: Taking the First?
The main cast of The Defenders: Taking the First includes Beau Bridges, Martha Plimpton, Jeremy London, Jordan Bridges, Clifton Collins Jr..