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A well-to-do husband who allows his wife to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.


“Stalked by a madman. Framed by a killer. Terrified by the truth.”
A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain.

Barbara Hershey
Thelma 'T.K.' Knudsen Katwuller

Sam Shepard
Det. Beutel

Christine Elise
Cindy Bodeck / Cheerleader in Porno

Mary Beth Hurt
Ellie Seldes

J.T. Walsh
Steven Seldes

Kellie Overbey
Janna Seldes

Jay O. Sanders
Bull Dozer

John Kapelos
Jack Hammer

Sheree North
Mrs. Bodeck

Randy Brooks
Monroe
Defenseless is a thriller, mystery film released in 1991 exploring themes of infidelity, jealousy, murder, lawyer. Directed by Martin Campbell, it stars Barbara Hershey, Sam Shepard, Christine Elise. A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain.
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