Defenseless(1991)
Stalked by a madman. Framed by a killer. Terrified by the truth.
Defenseless Synopsis
A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain.
Defenseless (1991) is a thriller and mystery film directed by Martin Campbell, released on August 23, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Barbara Hershey, Sam Shepard, Christine Elise and Mary Beth Hurt. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Campbell
- Writers:
- Jeff Burkhart, James Cresson, James Cresson
- Producers:
- David Bombyk, Renée Missel
- Cinematographer:
- Phil Meheux
- Composer:
- Curt Sobel
- Production:
- New Visions Pictures, Seven Arts Pictures, Carolco Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Defenseless (1991) Trailer
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Defenseless Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Hershey
as Thelma 'T.K.' Knudsen Katwuller
Sam Shepard
as Det. Beutel
Christine Elise
as Cindy Bodeck / Cheerleader in Porno
Mary Beth Hurt
as Ellie Seldes
J.T. Walsh
as Steven Seldes
Kellie Overbey
as Janna Seldes
Jay O. Sanders
as Bull Dozer
John Kapelos
as Jack Hammer
Sheree North
as Mrs. Bodeck
Randy Brooks
as Monroe
Christopher M. Brown
as Dubbing Theatre Employee
- Michael Collins
Michael Collins
as Policeman
Key crew
Directed by Martin Campbell, written by Jeff Burkhart, James Cresson and James Cresson, produced by David Bombyk and Renée Missel.
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Defenseless Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 29 ratings.
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Defenseless – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Defenseless online?
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Defenseless (1991) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Defenseless?
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The main cast of Defenseless (1991) includes Barbara Hershey, Sam Shepard, Christine Elise, Mary Beth Hurt and J.T. Walsh. The film was directed by Martin Campbell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Defenseless released?
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Defenseless was released on August 23, 1991 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Defenseless worth watching?
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Defenseless (1991) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Defenseless?
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