In Defense of Kids
Synopsis
When a female lawyer finds a girl hiding in the back of her car, it starts her thinking, and she decides to give up her job to open up a refuge for neglected children.
Top Cast
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Blythe Danner
Ellen Wilcox
Sam Waterston
Paul Wilcox
Joyce Van Patten
Caroline Ruben
Georg Stanford Brown
Ben Humphries
Beth Ehlers
Marie Shurtleff
Tony La Torre
Alex Giankanis
Khalif Bobatoon
Gordon
Noelle Parker
Chairman Basillio
James Winkler
Mr. Cathcart
Ken Pogue
Mr. Shurtleff
Ann Sweeny
Mrs. Giankanis
Royce Wallace
Mrs. Patterson
Charles Jolliffe
Les
Sean Sullivan
Stan
Anna Ferguson
Mrs. Hansen
David Clement
Mr. Basillio
Rochelle Oliver
Mrs. Giankanis
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- Michele Gallery
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- In Defense of Kids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- MTM Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Reynolds
Michele Gallery
Fred Karlin
William B. Jurgensen
Michael Vittes
Seth Freeman
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Reynolds
Director
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Seth Freeman
Producer
William B. Jurgensen
Director of Photography
Michele Gallery
Writer
Michael Vittes
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Defense of Kids
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In Defense of Kids about?
When a female lawyer finds a girl hiding in the back of her car, it starts her thinking, and she decides to give up her job to open up a refuge for neglected children.
Who directed In Defense of Kids?
In Defense of Kids was directed by Gene Reynolds.
Who stars in In Defense of Kids?
The principal cast of In Defense of Kids includes Blythe Danner, Sam Waterston, Joyce Van Patten, Georg Stanford Brown, Beth Ehlers.
When was In Defense of Kids released and how long is it?
In Defense of Kids was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for In Defense of Kids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Defense of Kids was composed by Fred Karlin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In Defense of Kids?
In Defense of Kids holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).