71SSIFF - 22/30 September 2023
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The Defender

Robert Mulligan
     120 m.
Synopsis
Joseph Gordon is accused of having murdered his wife. His defence lawyer is convinced that he is guilty, but uses all the legal devices he has learnt to get him declared not guilty. A theatrical film that puts the emphasis on a study of atmosphere and characters rather than on the typical dramatic effects of this kind of film.
Director
Robert Mulligan
Screenplay
Reginald Rose
Cast
Ralph Bellamy, Martin Balsam, Steve McQueen, William Shatner
Running Time
120 m.
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