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Rx for the Defense

9.019731h MovieDramaTV Movie

The story of Zach Clinton, a doctor turned attorney who works for a law firm that specializes in cases involving the medical profession. Clinton attempts to help free famed professor of medicine Daniel Kemper from a psychiatric hospital…

DirectorTed Kotcheff
WriterErnest Kinoy
ProducersRobert Berger·Herbert Brodkin

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Cast · Directed by Ted Kotcheff

TOTim O'Connor
Tim O'Connor
Zack Clinton
NMNancy Marchand
Nancy Marchand
Laura Masters
RCRonny Cox
Ronny Cox
Al Moore
FWFritz Weaver
Fritz Weaver
Dr. Daniel Kemper
KWKathryn Walker
Kathryn Walker
Hilda Kempter
MSMilton Selzer
Milton Selzer
Dr. Schwartz
KCKevin Conway
Kevin Conway
Dr. Packer
CDCharles Durning
Charles Durning
District Attorney Horn

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Rx for the Defense — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rx for the Defense?

Rx for the Defense isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Rx for the Defense on Netflix?

No, Rx for the Defense is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Rx for the Defense on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rx for the Defense isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Rx for the Defense for free?

Rx for the Defense isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Rx for the Defense?

Rx for the Defense hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 3, 1973. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.