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The Public Defender

6.419311h 9mMovieMysteryCrimeDrama

A mysterious phantom who calls himself The Reckoner vows to expose the crooked bankers who embezzled their company's funds.

DirectorJ. Walter Ruben
WriterGeorge Goodchild
ProducerWilliam LeBaron

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Cast · Directed by J. Walter Ruben

RDRichard Dix
Richard Dix
Pike Winslow
SGShirley Grey
Shirley Grey
Barbara Gerry
PPPurnell Pratt
Purnell Pratt
John Kirk
RWRuth Weston
Ruth Weston
Rose Harmer
BKBoris Karloff
Boris Karloff
The Professor
EBEdmund Breese
Edmund Breese
Frank Wells
FSFrank Sheridan
Frank Sheridan
Charles Harmer
ARAlan Roscoe
Alan Roscoe
Malcolm O'Neill
NWNella Walker
Nella Walker
Aunt Matilda
PH
Paul Hurst
Doc
CGCarl Gerard
Carl Gerard
Cyrus Pringle
RORobert Emmett O'Connor
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Detective Brady

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The Public Defender — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Public Defender?

The Public Defender isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Public Defender on Netflix?

No, The Public Defender is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Public Defender on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Public Defender isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Public Defender for free?

The Public Defender isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Public Defender?

The Public Defender hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 19, 1931. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.