

Defenseless
1991-08-23 · 104 min · ★ 4.9
A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain.
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- Directors
- Martin Campbell
- Production companies
- New Visions Pictures, Seven Arts Pictures, Carolco Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Barbara HersheyThelma 'T.K.' Knudsen Katwuller
Sam ShepardDet. Beutel
Christine EliseCindy Bodeck / Cheerleader in Porno
Mary Beth HurtEllie Seldes
J.T. WalshSteven Seldes
Kellie OverbeyJanna Seldes
Jay O. SandersBull Dozer
John KapelosJack Hammer
Sheree NorthMrs. Bodeck
Randy BrooksMonroe
Christopher M. BrownDubbing Theatre Employee
George P. WilburSherman Bodeck
Marabina JaimesT.K.'s Receptionist
Lisa DarrBoard Member in Law Firm
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