The Defender (Studio One) (1957)
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.
Director: Robert Mulligan
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: February 25, 1957
Cast
- Ralph Bellamy - Walter Preston
- Martin Balsam - Francis Toohey
- Steve McQueen - Joseph Gordon
- Vivian Nathan - Mrs. Gordon
- William Shatner - Kenneth Preston
- Ian Wolfe - Judge Marsala
- David J. Stewart - Dr. Victor Wallach
- Russell Hardie - First Guard
- Iggie Wolfington - Court Clerk
- Arthur Storch - Seymour Miller
Screenplay
Music: Vic Oliver
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robert Mulligan
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 Pearsons defend a young man accused of killing a woman during a robbery attempt.
- Who directed The Defender (Studio One)?
- The Defender (Studio One) was directed by Robert Mulligan.
- Who stars in The Defender (Studio One)?
- The Defender (Studio One) stars Ralph Bellamy, Martin Balsam, Steve McQueen, Vivian Nathan, William Shatner, Ian Wolfe.
- How long is The Defender (Studio One)?
- The Defender (Studio One) has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Defender (Studio One)?
- The Defender (Studio One) is a Drama, TV Movie film.