I Defended a Woman (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1938, I Defended a Woman is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ákos Ráthonyi, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Antal Pager defends a strange woman, Maria Lazar, and the next thing he knows he is named a co-respondent in a divorce case. Noboy believes his story that Maria is a stranger he has never seen before and his family press him to marry the divorcée as the right thing to do. He does so with the understanding that they will be divorced as soon as possible. But the best-laid plans sometimes change.
Who’s in it. I Defended a Woman stars Antal Páger as Bory Péter, mérnök, Mária Lázár as Bakosné, Maca, Béla Mihályffi as Bakos Kázmér and Ági Donáth as Zita, Horváth lánya.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, I Defended a Woman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Defended a Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Defended a Woman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Defended a Woman (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Defended a Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Defended a Woman worth watching?
- I Defended a Woman holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Defended a Woman?
- I Defended a Woman stars Antal Páger, Mária Lázár, Béla Mihályffi and Ági Donáth.
- When was I Defended a Woman released?
- I Defended a Woman was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.