Defenseless
Sign in to saveDefenseless is a 1991 American legal thriller film directed by Martin Campbell and produced by Renée Missel and David Bombek. The film stars Barbara Hershey and Sam Shepard in lead roles, with Mary Beth Hurt and J. T. Walsh in supporting roles. The story follows a defense attorney (Hershey) who, after becoming romantically involved with her client, (Walsh), is drawn into a murder investigation when he is found dead. As her personal and professional lives collide, she uncovers a web of lies and betrayal, forcing her to confront unsettling truths about both the case and her lover.
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4.9A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain.
Released: 1991-08-23104 minDir: Martin CampbellThriller, Mystery
Cast
- Barbara Hershey as Thelma 'T.K.' Knudsen Katwuller
- Sam Shepard as Det. Beutel
- Christine Elise as Cindy Bodeck / Cheerleader in Porno
- Mary Beth Hurt as Ellie Seldes
- J.T. Walsh as Steven Seldes
- Kellie Overbey as Janna Seldes
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Key dates
- Published
- 7 November 1991
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- thriller film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Director
- Martin Campbell
- Cast member
- Billy Hayes
- Cinematographer
- Phil Méheux
- Narrative location
- Los Angeles
- Duration
- +104
- FilmAffinity ID
- 234443
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Defenseless is a 1991 American legal thriller film directed by Martin Campbell and produced by Renée Missel and David Bombek. The film stars Barbara Hershey and Sam Shepard in lead roles, with Mary Beth Hurt and J. T. Walsh in supporting roles. The story follows a defense attorney (Hershey) who, after becoming romantically involved with her client, (Walsh), is drawn into a murder investigation when he is found dead. As her personal and professional lives collide, she uncovers a web of lies and betrayal, forcing her to confront unsettling truths about both the case and her lover.
Defenseless was released on August 23, 1991, to mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Hershey’s performance, but criticism for the film’s plot and pacing. The film emerged as a moderate commercial success at the box-office, grossing over $5 million worldwide against a budget of approximately $1.5 million.