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Release Year1957
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes4
DirectorRobert Mulligan
WritersReginald Rose
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Defender (Studio One)
About The Defender (Studio One)
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.
Directed by Robert Mulligan, The Defender (Studio One) leans on a strong ensemble — Ralph Bellamy, Martin Balsam, Steve McQueen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1957.
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