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The Defender (Studio One)

6.119571h 41mMovieDramaTV Movie

The pilot for the television series, "The Defenders." The story of Walter and Kenneth Pearson, a father-and-son legal team. Broadcast as two segments of "Studio One," the story relates how the Pearsons defend a young man accused of killing a woman during a robbery attempt.

DirectorRobert Mulligan
WriterReginald Rose
ProducerHerbert Brodkin

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Tubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Mulligan

RBRalph Bellamy
Ralph Bellamy
Walter Preston
MBMartin Balsam
Martin Balsam
Francis Toohey
SMSteve McQueen
Steve McQueen
Joseph Gordon
VNVivian Nathan
Vivian Nathan
Mrs. Gordon
WSWilliam Shatner
William Shatner
Kenneth Preston
IWIan Wolfe
Ian Wolfe
Judge Marsala
DSDavid J. Stewart
David J. Stewart
Dr. Victor Wallach
RHRussell Hardie
Russell Hardie
First Guard
IWIggie Wolfington
Iggie Wolfington
Court Clerk
AS
Arthur Storch
Seymour Miller
FM
Frank Marth
First Reporter
EREileen Ryan
Eileen Ryan
Betsy Fuller

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The Defender (Studio One) — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Defender (Studio One)?

The Defender (Studio One) is streaming on Tubi TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Defender (Studio One) on Netflix?

No, The Defender (Studio One) is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

Is The Defender (Studio One) on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Defender (Studio One) isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch The Defender (Studio One) for free?

The Defender (Studio One) is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.