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  • The Defenders Eyewitness (Season 4, Episode 15)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama

The Defenders

Eyewitness (Season 4, Episode 15)
TV-14
TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama

Young hoodlums Erik Davis and Arnold Campbell violently beat an elderly man to death on a city street for seemingly no reason. Although 27 eyewitnesses are spectators to the crime, none make any attempt to help the victim. Lawrence agrees ...See moreYoung hoodlums Erik Davis and Arnold Campbell violently beat an elderly man to death on a city street for seemingly no reason. Although 27 eyewitnesses are spectators to the crime, none make any attempt to help the victim. Lawrence agrees to defend the accused, and their motives, as well as the eyewitnesses', are revealed on the witness stand. Written by Skip Eastport See less
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Director
Writers
David Karp (written by) | Reginald Rose (created by)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 14, 1965

Release date
Jan 14, 1965 (United States)

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14 cast members
Name Known for
E.G. Marshall
Lawrence Preston Lawrence Preston   See fewer
Robert Reed
Kenneth Preston Kenneth Preston   See fewer
Robert Walker Jr.
Erik Davis (as Robert Walker) Erik Davis (as Robert Walker)   See fewer
John C. Becher
Mr. Marley Mr. Marley   See fewer
Cliff Carpenter
Mr. Joyce Mr. Joyce   See fewer
Lonny Chapman
Barney Fox Barney Fox   See fewer
Richard Dysart
Mr. Westfall Mr. Westfall   See fewer
Joseph Julian
Mr. Miller Mr. Miller   See fewer
Carl Lee
Philip Dunning Philip Dunning   See fewer
Don McHenry
George Rome George Rome   See fewer
Rosemary Murphy
Dr. Edith Thurston Dr. Edith Thurston   See fewer
Beatrice Straight
Mrs. Campbell Mrs. Campbell   See fewer
Phil Vandervort
Arnold Campbell (as Philip Vandervort) Arnold Campbell (as Philip Vandervort)   See fewer
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