Defendor
“An unexpected hero will rise.”
Synopsis
A crooked cop, a mob boss and the young girl they abuse are the denizens of a city's criminal underworld. It's a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn't understand and doesn't belong in, but is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defendor. With no power other than courage Defendor takes to the streets to protect the city's innocents.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Defendor - Official Trailer [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-09
Top Cast
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Woody Harrelson
Arthur Poppington / Defendor
Kat Dennings
Katrina Debrofkowitz
Elias Koteas
Chuck Dooney
Kristin Booth
Wendy Carter
Clark Johnson
Roger Fairbanks
Michael Kelly
Paul Carter
Lisa Ray
Dominique Ball
Sandra Oh
Dr. Park
A.C. Peterson
Radovan Kristic
Tony Nappo
Biker Cliff
David Gardner
Grandpa Henry
Bryan Renfro
Mr. Debrofkowitz
Charlotte Sullivan
Poppington
Tatiana Maslany
Olga
Ron White
Judge Wilson
Graham Abbey
Constable Mike
Max Dreesen
Young Arthur
Matt Gordon
Jerry
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 13, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$3.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Stebbings
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Stebbings, Sarah Dodd
- Original Score
- John Rowley
- Original Title
- Defendor
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $44K
- Production Studios
- Alliance Films, Darius Films, Insight Film Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Stebbings
Peter Stebbings, Sarah Dodd
John Rowley
David Greene
Geoff Ashenhurst
Nicholas Tabarrok
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Stebbings
Director
Peter Stebbings
Writer
Geoff Ashenhurst
Editor
Oleg M. Savytski
Production Design
Gersha Phillips
Costume Design
David Greene
Director of Photography
Nicholas Tabarrok
Producer
John Rowley
Original Music Composer
Bryan Renfro
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Defendor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Defendor about?
A crooked cop, a mob boss and the young girl they abuse are the denizens of a city's criminal underworld. It's a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn't understand and doesn't belong in, but is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defendor. With no power other than courage Defendor takes to the streets to protect the city's innocents.
Who directed Defendor?
Defendor was directed by Peter Stebbings.
Who stars in Defendor?
The principal cast of Defendor includes Woody Harrelson, Kat Dennings, Elias Koteas, Kristin Booth, Clark Johnson.
When was Defendor released and how long is it?
Defendor was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Defendor?
Defendor had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $44K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Defendor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Defendor was composed by John Rowley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Defendor?
Defendor holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).