The Defenders: Taking the First
A racist provokes four teens into beating a Latino youth to death after one of his fiery speeches on a college campus. The Prestons are first called upon to defend one of the youths who gives testimony against the other three. Then, in a turnaround, the family of the murdered boy hires the Prestons to try to get a conviction against the racist.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Defenders: Taking the First
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 25, 1998
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
User Score
65%
Original Title
The Defenders: Taking the First
Production Companies
Paramount Television, Showtime Networks
Director
Andy Wolk
Description
A racist provokes four teens into beating a Latino youth to death after one of his fiery speeches on a college campus. The Prestons are first called upon to defend one of the youths who gives testimony against the other three. Then, in a turnaround, the family of the murdered boy hires the Prestons to try to get a conviction against the racist.
