Fatal Defense(2017)
Fatal Defense Synopsis
A single mother signs up for self-defense classes from a handsome instructor. But he develops a frightening obsession with her and orchestrates an increasing deadly array of "tests" to see if she has truly learned from his lessons.
Fatal Defense (2017) is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by John Murlowski, released on April 1, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Ashley Scott, David Cade, Sophie Guest and Laurie Fortier. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- John Murlowski
- Writers:
- Steven Palmer Peterson
- Producers:
- John Murlowski
- Cinematographer:
- John Patrick
- Composer:
- David Findlay
- Production:
- Maple Island Films
- Status:
- Released
Fatal Defense (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Fatal Defense before you stream it.
Fatal Defense Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ashley Scott
as Arden Walsh
David Cade
as Logan Chase
Sophie Guest
as Emma Walsh
Laurie Fortier
as Gwen Walsh
David Paladino
as Thief
Sherilyn Fenn
as Detective Banks
Tannis Kristian Bailey
as Cindy
Shon Lange
as Rory
Bobby C. King
as Car Jacker
Randy Crowder
as Robert
- Marshall Duncan
Marshall Duncan
as Coach Harrison
Mary Malloy
as Marie
Key crew
Directed by John Murlowski, written by Steven Palmer Peterson, produced by John Murlowski.
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Fatal Defense Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 18 ratings.
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Fatal Defense – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fatal Defense online?
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Fatal Defense (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Fatal Defense?
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The main cast of Fatal Defense (2017) includes Ashley Scott, David Cade, Sophie Guest, Laurie Fortier and David Paladino. The film was directed by John Murlowski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fatal Defense released?
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Fatal Defense was released on April 1, 2017 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Fatal Defense worth watching?
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Fatal Defense (2017) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fatal Defense?
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Yes. The official Fatal Defense trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.