Fatal Defense
Synopsis
A single mother signs up for self-defense classes from a handsome instructor. But he develops a frightening obsession with her and orchestrates an increasing deadly array of "tests" to see if she has truly learned from his lessons.
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Fatal Defense: Official Trailer | Premieres Saturday April 1 8/9c | LifetimeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-25
Top Cast
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Ashley Scott
Arden Walsh
David Cade
Logan Chase
Sophie Guest
Emma Walsh
Laurie Fortier
Gwen Walsh
David Paladino
Thief
Sherilyn Fenn
Detective Banks
Tannis Kristian Bailey
Cindy
Shon Lange
Rory
Bobby C. King
Car Jacker
Randy Crowder
Robert
Marshall Duncan
Coach Harrison
Mary Malloy
Marie
Michael James Lazar
Officer James
Wes Robertson
Hans Meter Reader
Madison Erceg
Slippery Student
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Murlowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Palmer Peterson
- Original Score
- David Findlay
- Original Title
- Fatal Defense
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Maple Island Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Murlowski
Steven Palmer Peterson
David Findlay
John Patrick
Jason Schmid
Pierre-Andre Rochat, Jason Schmid, John Murlowski
Department Leadership Roster
John Murlowski
Director
David Findlay
Original Music Composer
Christy Mele
Costume Design
Robert Wise
Production Design
Scott D. Wheeler
Visual Effects Supervisor
Steven Palmer Peterson
Writer
Jason Schmid
Editor
John Murlowski
Producer
John Patrick
Director of Photography
Bobby C. King
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fatal Defense
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What is Fatal Defense about?
A single mother signs up for self-defense classes from a handsome instructor. But he develops a frightening obsession with her and orchestrates an increasing deadly array of "tests" to see if she has truly learned from his lessons.
Who directed Fatal Defense?
Fatal Defense was directed by John Murlowski.
Who stars in Fatal Defense?
The principal cast of Fatal Defense includes Ashley Scott, David Cade, Sophie Guest, Laurie Fortier, David Paladino.
When was Fatal Defense released and how long is it?
Fatal Defense was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Fatal Defense?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fatal Defense was composed by David Findlay.