
The Defenders: Payback
Television movie remake of the 1960s courtroom drama series, "The Defenders." After the death of his eldest son and his partner in the law firm of Preston and Preston, senior partner, Lawrence Preston enlists his granddaughter, M.J, a former prosecutor, and his other son Don, a law professor, to continue the work of ensuring that every individual accused of a crime is entitled to a proper defense. In this telefilm, a father murders the rapist of his young daughter after the man is released from prison and moves back to his old neighborhood. The Prestons take the case even though the father is unrepentent and unwilling to offer the attorneys any help in finding legally mitigating circumstances for his actions.
TMDB
4.5/10
4 votes
- Status
- Released
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TV12 Oct 1997
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Defenders: Payback released?
- The Defenders: Payback was released on 12 October 1997.
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Defenders: Payback?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Defenders: Payback is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Defenders: Payback?
- The Defenders: Payback holds a 4.5/10 audience score from 4 votes.
- Who directed The Defenders: Payback?
- The Defenders: Payback (1997) was directed by Andy Wolk.
- How long is The Defenders: Payback?
- The Defenders: Payback runs for 1h 36m.












