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Defenseless

Defenseless

Stalked by a madman. Framed by a killer. Terrified by the truth.

19914.91h 44mR

Overview

A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain.

Directed by Martin Campbell
Written by Jeff Burkhart, James Cresson
Produced by David Bombyk, Renée Missel
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Top Cast

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

Thelma 'T.K.' Knudsen Katwuller

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

Det. Beutel

Christine Elise

Christine Elise

Cindy Bodeck / Cheerleader in Porno

Mary Beth Hurt

Mary Beth Hurt

Ellie Seldes

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

Steven Seldes

Kellie Overbey

Kellie Overbey

Janna Seldes

Jay O. Sanders

Jay O. Sanders

Bull Dozer

John Kapelos

John Kapelos

Jack Hammer

Sheree North

Sheree North

Mrs. Bodeck

Randy Brooks

Randy Brooks

Monroe

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About Defenseless

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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