The Great Defender
“He would have the truth - the whole truth and nothing but...”
Synopsis
Sir Douglas Rolls is a highly respected defence lawyer of many years experience. Now in rapidly failing health, he is advised to retreat from the courtroom and pursue more pleasurable activities. But it is just at this point in his life that his great lost love a woman his own strong sense of duty led him to give up twenty years ago, and whom he still loves deeply walks into his chambers to ask that he defend her adulterous husband, now to stand trial for murder. Reluctantly agreeing to take on the case, Sir Douglas soon finds there is more to the story than meets the eye.
Top Cast
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Matheson Lang
Sir Douglas Rolls
Margaret Bannerman
Laura Locke
Arthur Margetson
Leslie Locke
Sam Livesey
Sir Henry Linguard
Jeanne Stuart
Phyllis Ware
Richard Bird
Eric Hammond
Frank Atkinson
Pope
Robert Horton
Doctor Hackett
Laurence Hanray
Parker
J. Fisher White
Judge
Kathleen Harrison
Agnes Carter
O.B. Clarence
Mr. Hammond
Mary Jerrold
Mrs. Hammond
Hal Gordon
Percival Brown
Alec Fraser
Grainger
Jimmy Godden
Inspector Holmes
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Bentley
- Screenplay & Story
- Marjorie Deans, Paul Perez
- Original Title
- The Great Defender
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- BIF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Bentley
Marjorie Deans, Paul Perez, John Hastings Turner
Jack E. Cox, Phil Grindrod
Walter C. Mycroft
Department Leadership Roster
Walter C. Mycroft
Producer
Thomas Bentley
Director
Jack E. Cox
Director of Photography
Phil Grindrod
Director of Photography
Marjorie Deans
Screenplay
Paul Perez
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Great Defender about?
Sir Douglas Rolls is a highly respected defence lawyer of many years experience. Now in rapidly failing health, he is advised to retreat from the courtroom and pursue more pleasurable activities. But it is just at this point in his life that his great lost love a woman his own strong sense of duty led him to give up twenty years ago, and whom he still loves deeply walks into his chambers to ask that he defend her adulterous husband, now to stand trial for murder. Reluctantly agreeing to take on the case, Sir Douglas soon finds there is more to the story than meets the eye.
Who directed The Great Defender?
The Great Defender was directed by Thomas Bentley.
Who stars in The Great Defender?
The principal cast of The Great Defender includes Matheson Lang, Margaret Bannerman, Arthur Margetson, Sam Livesey, Jeanne Stuart.
When was The Great Defender released and how long is it?
The Great Defender was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Defender?
The Great Defender holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).