The story is needlessly contrived and salacious, but the surprise ending does have some emotional impact.
Defenseless
Stalked by a madman. Framed by a killer. Terrified by the truth.
1991 · 1h 44m · R
Mystery, Thriller
Directed by
Martin Campbell
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Defenseless
Overview
A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain.
Director and cast
- Martin Campbell Director
- 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
- Jay O. Sanders as Bull Dozer
- John Kapelos as Jack Hammer
- Sheree North as Mrs. Bodeck
- Randy Brooks as Monroe
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