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Defenseless

Defenseless

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

1991•1h 44m•4.9/10
ThrillerMystery

Ratings

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4.9/10(27)

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

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Production

New Visions Pictures, Seven Arts Pictures, Carolco Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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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

Christopher M. Brown

Christopher M. Brown

Dubbing Theatre Employee

Michael Collins

Policeman

George P. Wilbur

George P. Wilbur

Sherman Bodeck

Marabina Jaimes

Marabina Jaimes

T.K.'s Receptionist

John Achorn

Board Member in Law Firm

Lisa Darr

Lisa Darr

Board Member in Law Firm

Billy Hayes

Board Member in Law Firm

Glenn Wilson

Board Member in Law Firm

Anne Alexander Sieder

Anne Alexander Sieder

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