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The Defenders: Taking The First

1998, Movie, R, 96 mins

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It may not be as succinctly written nor as dynamically directed as the '60s TV series that inspired it, but this contemporary courtroom drama is a provocative think piece and a fitting tribute to the series' late star, E.G. Marshall. Liberal legal eagles Don Preston (Beau Bridges) and his niece M.J. (Martha Plimpton) tackle a controversial case involving Bayo Rodriguez (Diego Fuentes), a Hispanic college youth who was beaten to death for decrying racism at a rally. After def... read more leave a comment
Year: 1998
Rated R

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Cast
Beau Bridges: Don Preston
Martha Plimpton: M.J. Preston
Philip Casnoff: John Walker
: Wyman James
Clifton Collins Jr.: Nelson Rodriguez
Diego Fuentes: Bayo Roridguez

 

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