The Defenders: Taking the First (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1998, The Defenders: Taking the First is a drama and tv movie film directed by Andy Wolk, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A racist provokes four teens into beating a Latino youth to death after one of his fiery speeches on a college campus. The Prestons are first called upon to defend one of the youths who gives testimony against the other three. Then, in a turnaround, the family of the murdered boy hires the Prestons to try to get a conviction against the racist.
Who’s in it. The Defenders: Taking the First stars Beau Bridges as Don Preston, Martha Plimpton as MJ Preston, Jeremy London as Wyman James and Jordan Bridges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Defenders: Taking the First sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Defenders: Taking the First page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Defenders: Taking the First tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch The Defenders: Taking the First (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Defenders: Taking the First change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Defenders: Taking the First worth watching?
- The Defenders: Taking the First holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Defenders: Taking the First?
- The Defenders: Taking the First stars Beau Bridges, Martha Plimpton, Jeremy London, Jordan Bridges and Clifton Collins Jr..
- When was The Defenders: Taking the First released?
- The Defenders: Taking the First was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.