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A Dangerous Defense

A Dangerous Defense

Always trust your family.

2021•1h 25m•5.5/10
ThrillerTV MovieCrimeDrama

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5.5/10(6)

Abby represents her estranged sister in a murder trial. Is her sister guilty or is there a killer on the loose?

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MarVista Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Anita Leeman

Anita Leeman

Abby

Sabrina Stull

Sabrina Stull

Adrianna

Scott Christopher

Scott Christopher

Brice

Autumn Noel

Autumn Noel

Sophie

Jennifer Khoe

Jennifer Khoe

May

Mia Michaud

Mia Michaud

Bianca

Jason Tobias

Jason Tobias

Damon

Tony Bracy

Irwin

Sewell Whitney

Sewell Whitney

Everett

Ivy Votolato

Teenage Abby

Christiana Montoya

Christiana Montoya

Young Adrianna

Robin De Lano

Robin De Lano

Charlotte

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