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Defenseless (1991) -- A lawyer is hired to defend an old college friend accused of murdering her husband.

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5.8/10   327 votes
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Director:
Martin Campbell
Writers (WGA):
James Hicks (story) and
Jeff Burkhart (story) ...
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Release Date:
23 August 1991 (USA) more
Genre:
Thriller more
Tagline:
Stalked by a madman. Framed by a killer. Terrified by the truth.
Plot:
A lawyer is hired to defend an old college friend accused of murdering her husband. full summary | add synopsis
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Nothing special, either way. more

Cast

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Barbara Hershey ... Thelma 'T.K.' Knudsen Katwuller

Sam Shepard ... Det. Beutel
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
Christopher M. Brown ... Dubbing Theatre Employee
Michael Collins ... Policeman
George P. Wilbur ... Sherman Bodeck

Marabina Jaimes ... T.K.'s Receptionist

John Achorn ... Board Member in Law Firm

Lisa Darr ... Board Member in Law Firm
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Eternal Evil (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
104 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Iceland:16 | USA:R | Australia:M

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Nothing special, either way., 8 May 2001
6/10
Author: gridoon

Technically well-made but ordinary, unremarkable little mystery thriller. The script tries for ambiguity and succeeds most of the way, but ultimately goes for the predictable resolution. Martin Campbell's direction shows care and knowledge of the genre, but lacks style and seems mostly by-the-numbers. Barbara Hershey, although somewhat aging, still shines, and Walsh, Hurt and the actor who plays the brutal, deranged father offer excellent supporting work. But Sam Shepard just looks bored and disinterested. (**)

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