The Defenders (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 1961, The Defenders is a drama series.
What it’s about. The Defenders is an American courtroom drama series . It starred E. G. Marshall and Robert Reed as father-and-son defense attorneys who specialized in legally complex cases, with defendants such as neo-Nazis, conscientious objectors, civil rights demonstrators, a schoolteacher fired for being an atheist, an author accused of pornography, and a physician charged in a mercy killing.
Who’s in it. The Defenders stars E.G. Marshall as Lawrence Preston, Robert Reed as Kenneth Preston, Loring Smith as Commissioner Frank Conn and Barnard Hughes as Lester Swann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Defenders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Defenders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Defenders tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Defenders (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Defenders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Defenders worth watching?
- The Defenders holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Defenders?
- The Defenders stars E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Loring Smith, Barnard Hughes and Leslie Nielsen.
- When was The Defenders released?
- The Defenders was released in 1961.