The Defenders
The Defenders is an American courtroom drama series . It starred E. G. Marshall and Robert Reed as father-and-son defense attorneys who specialized in legally complex cases, with defendants such as neo-Nazis, conscientious objectors, civil rights demonstrators, a schoolteacher fired for being an atheist, an author accused of pornography, and a physician charged in a mercy killing.
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About The Defenders
The Defenders is a 1961 English-language drama series created by Reginald Rose. The cast is led by E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed. It spans 4 seasons and 132 episodes and has concluded.
The Defenders was produced by Plautus Productions and CBS. It was first aired on September 16, 1961.
- Created by
- Reginald Rose
- Writers
- Robert Thom, Reginald Rose
- First aired
- September 16, 1961
- Last aired
- May 13, 1965
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (132 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Production
- Plautus Productions, CBS
The Defenders cast & crew
The Defenders was created by Reginald Rose and written by Robert Thom and Reginald Rose.
The cast features E.G. Marshall as Lawrence Preston and Robert Reed as Kenneth Preston.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Bob Markell and Herbert Brodkin.
Is The Defenders worth watching?
With 4 seasons and 132 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama, The Defenders is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Defenders
E.G. Marshall
Lawrence Preston
Robert Reed
Kenneth Preston
The Defenders — FAQs
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▸What language is The Defenders in?
The Defenders is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Defenders are there?
The Defenders has 4 seasons with 132 episodes in total.
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