The Defendant (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, The Defendant is a drama and crime film directed by Iosif Kheifits, running about 90 minutes.
Who’s in it. The Defendant stars Mikhail Zhigalov as Скулов, Tatyana Shestakova as Анна Ефремова, Rolan Bykov as адвокат and Yuriy Kuznetsov as моряк, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Defendant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Defendant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Defendant (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Defendant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Defendant?
- The Defendant stars Mikhail Zhigalov, Tatyana Shestakova, Rolan Bykov, Yuriy Kuznetsov and Yuriy Solovyov.
- When was The Defendant released?
- The Defendant was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.