The Defender (Studio One)
Synopsis
The pilot for the television series, "The Defenders." The story of Walter and Kenneth Pearson, a father-and-son legal team. Broadcast as two segments of "Studio One," the story relates how the Pearsons defend a young man accused of killing a woman during a robbery attempt.
Top Cast
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Ralph Bellamy
Walter Preston
Martin Balsam
Francis Toohey
Steve McQueen
Joseph Gordon
Vivian Nathan
Mrs. Gordon
William Shatner
Kenneth Preston
Ian Wolfe
Judge Marsala
David J. Stewart
Dr. Victor Wallach
Russell Hardie
First Guard
Iggie Wolfington
Court Clerk
Arthur Storch
Seymour Miller
Frank Marth
First Reporter
Eileen Ryan
Betsy Fuller
Milton Selzer
2nd Guard
Rudy Bond
Peter D'Agostino
Dolores Sutton
Norma Lane
Rosetta LeNoire
Mary Ellen Bailey
John McGovern
Dr. Horace Bell
Michael Higgs
Sergeant James Sheeley
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mulligan
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Rose
- Original Score
- Vic Oliver
- Original Title
- The Defender (Studio One)
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mulligan
Reginald Rose
Vic Oliver
Herbert Brodkin
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Brodkin
Producer
Reginald Rose
Writer
Robert Mulligan
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Defender (Studio One).
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Defender (Studio One)
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Defender (Studio One) about?
The pilot for the television series, "The Defenders." The story of Walter and Kenneth Pearson, a father-and-son legal team. Broadcast as two segments of "Studio One," the story relates how the Pearsons defend a young man accused of killing a woman during a robbery attempt.
Who directed The Defender (Studio One)?
The Defender (Studio One) was directed by Robert Mulligan.
Who stars in The Defender (Studio One)?
The principal cast of The Defender (Studio One) includes Ralph Bellamy, Martin Balsam, Steve McQueen, Vivian Nathan, William Shatner.
When was The Defender (Studio One) released and how long is it?
The Defender (Studio One) was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Defender (Studio One)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Defender (Studio One) was composed by Vic Oliver.