Movie Description
The Defenders: Payback
(1997)Overview
Television movie remake of the 1960s courtroom drama series, "The Defenders." After the death of his eldest son and his partner in the law firm of Preston and Preston, senior partner, Lawrence Preston enlists his granddaughter, M.J, a former prosecutor, and his other son Don, a law professor, to continue the work of ensuring that every individual accused of a crime is entitled to a proper defense. In this telefilm, a father murders the rapist of his young daughter after the man is released from prison and moves back to his old neighborhood. The Prestons take the case even though the father is unrepentent and unwilling to offer the attorneys any help in finding legally mitigating circumstances for his actions.
Featured Crew
Cast
Don Preston
Lawrence Preston
M.J. Preston
Michael Lane
Julie Bishop
Jackson
Tracey Lane
Jessica Lane
Judge Williams
John Broderick
Frankie Mirano
Mrs. Clarkson
Officer Perez
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Facts
Original TitleThe Defenders: Payback
Status Released
Release Information
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1997-10-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 36m
Production CompaniesParamount Television,Showtime Networks
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
- TV Movie
