Studio One - S09E20: The Defender (1)

Name: The Defender (1)
Genre: Drama
Released: 1957-02-25
Duration: 1 h

Feb 25, 1957DramaSeason 9, Episode 20

A young criminal attorney and his firm-owning father defend a 19 year-old on trial for a murder that he swears he did not commit. Personal conflicts arise with the attorney and his father while the prosecution puts on a dramatic and convincing argument of guilt.

Director: Reginald Rose, Robert Mulligan

All Episodes - Season 9

01A Special AnnouncementSep 24, 1956 02A Man's WorldOct 01, 1956 03The Open DoorOct 15, 1956 04The Crimes of Peter PageOct 22, 1956 05American PrimitiveOct 29, 1956 06The PilotNov 12, 1956 07The Landlady's DaughterNov 26, 1956 08Portrait of a CitizenDec 03, 1956 09RachelDec 10, 1956 10CareerDec 17, 1956 11A Christmas SurpriseDec 24, 1956 12Goodbye PiccadillyDec 31, 1956 13Love at Fourth SightJan 07, 1957 14The Dark CornerJan 14, 1957 15The Five Dollar BillJan 21, 1957 16Dead of NoonJan 28, 1957 17Tale of the CometFeb 04, 1957 18A Walk in the ForestFeb 11, 1957 19The Hollywood ComplexFeb 18, 1957 20The Defender (1)Feb 25, 1957 21The Defender (2)Mar 04, 1957 22A Child Is WaitingMar 11, 1957 23Walk Down the HillMar 18, 1957 24A Member of the FamilyMar 25, 1957 25The Years in BetweenApr 01, 1957 26The Playwright and the StarsApr 08, 1957 27The Rice Sprout SongApr 15, 1957 28The Traveling LadyApr 22, 1957 29Eight Feet to MidnightApr 29, 1957 30The Out-of-TownersMay 06, 1957 31Babe in the WoodsMay 13, 1957 32The Man Who Wasn't HimselfMay 20, 1957 33The Weston StrainMay 27, 1957 34The FurloughJun 03, 1957 35The Mother BitJun 10, 1957 36The Staring MatchJun 17, 1957 37The Goodwill AmbassadorsJun 24, 1957 38Death and TaxesJul 01, 1957 39A Matter of GuiltJul 08, 1957 40Love Me to PiecesJul 15, 1957 41In Love with a StrangerJul 22, 1957 42The Human BarrierJul 29, 1957 43My Mother and How She Undid MeAug 05, 1957 44The Unmentionable BluesAug 12, 1957 45RudyAug 19, 1957 46GuitarAug 26, 1957 47The Dark IntruderSep 02, 1957

Studio One S09E20 Synopsis

Studio One "The Defender (1)" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1957-02-25, this episode is part of Season 9 of Studio One. Directed by Robert Mulligan, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Drama series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. A young criminal attorney and his firm-owning father defend a 19 year-old on trial for a murder that he swears he did not commit. Personal conflicts arise with the attorney and his father while the prosecution puts on a dramatic and convincing argume...