Defenseless
“Stalked by a madman. Framed by a killer. Terrified by the truth.”
Synopsis
A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain.
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Defenseless (1991) - VHS Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-09
Top Cast
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Barbara Hershey
Thelma 'T.K.' Knudsen Katwuller
Sam Shepard
Det. Beutel
Christine Elise
Cindy Bodeck / Cheerleader in Porno
Mary Beth Hurt
Ellie Seldes
J.T. Walsh
Steven Seldes
Kellie Overbey
Janna Seldes
Jay O. Sanders
Bull Dozer
John Kapelos
Jack Hammer
Sheree North
Mrs. Bodeck
Randy Brooks
Monroe
Christopher M. Brown
Dubbing Theatre Employee
Michael Collins
Policeman
George P. Wilbur
Sherman Bodeck
Marabina Jaimes
T.K.'s Receptionist
John Achorn
Board Member in Law Firm
Lisa Darr
Board Member in Law Firm
Billy Hayes
Board Member in Law Firm
Glenn Wilson
Board Member in Law Firm
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- James Cresson
- Original Score
- Curt Sobel
- Original Title
- Defenseless
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- New Visions Pictures, Seven Arts Pictures, Carolco Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Campbell
James Cresson, Jeff Burkhart
Curt Sobel
Phil Meheux
Chris Wimble
David Bombyk, Renée Missel, Taylor Hackford, Stuart Benjamin, J. David Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Campbell
Director
David Bombyk
Producer
Chris Wimble
Editor
Curtis A. Schnell
Production Design
Renée Missel
Producer
Mary Rose
Costume Design
Phil Meheux
Director of Photography
Curt Sobel
Original Music Composer
James Cresson
Screenplay
John Robotham
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Defenseless
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Defenseless about?
A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain.
Who directed Defenseless?
Defenseless was directed by Martin Campbell.
Who stars in Defenseless?
The principal cast of Defenseless includes Barbara Hershey, Sam Shepard, Christine Elise, Mary Beth Hurt, J.T. Walsh.
When was Defenseless released and how long is it?
Defenseless was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Defenseless?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Defenseless was composed by Curt Sobel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Defenseless?
Defenseless holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).