Defense Play (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1988, Defense Play is an action and thriller film directed by Monte Markham, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Professor Vandemeer works on a secret project for the US-Air-Force called DART: a very small helicopter for scouting and defense. When he gets killed, Colonel Denton gets under suspicion. His son Scott and Vandemeers daughter Karen believe in his innocence and search for the true murderer and his motives.
Who’s in it. Defense Play stars David Oliver as Scott Denton, Susan Ursitti as Karen Vandemeer, David Oliver as Scott Denton and Monte Markham as Mark Denton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Defense Play has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Defense Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Defense Play tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Defense Play (1988)?
- In US, Defense Play is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Defense Play worth watching?
- Defense Play holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Defense Play?
- Defense Play stars David Oliver, Susan Ursitti, David Oliver, Monte Markham and Eric Gilliom.
- When was Defense Play released?
- Defense Play was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.