The Defender (Studio One) (1957): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1957 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1957, The Defender (Studio One) is a drama and fernsehfilm film directed by Robert Mulligan, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Defender (Studio One) stars Ralph Bellamy as Walter Preston, Martin Balsam as Francis Toohey, Steve McQueen as Joseph Gordon and Vivian Nathan as Mrs. Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Defender (Studio One) has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Defender (Studio One) page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Defender (Studio One) tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch The Defender (Studio One) (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Defender (Studio One) change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Defender (Studio One) worth watching?
- The Defender (Studio One) holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and fernsehfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Defender (Studio One)?
- The Defender (Studio One) stars Ralph Bellamy, Martin Balsam, Steve McQueen, Vivian Nathan and Ian Wolfe.
- When was The Defender (Studio One) released?
- The Defender (Studio One) was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.