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  • The Defenders The Unwritten Law (Season 4, Episode 18)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama

The Defenders

The Unwritten Law (Season 4, Episode 18)
TV-14
TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama

Leo Rolf discovers his wife's affair with Arthur Raskin and murders his rival. Rolf confesses to the crime, adding that it was a premeditated act. However, citing the ancient "unwritten law" that allows a man to kill his wife's lover, Rolf...See moreLeo Rolf discovers his wife's affair with Arthur Raskin and murders his rival. Rolf confesses to the crime, adding that it was a premeditated act. However, citing the ancient "unwritten law" that allows a man to kill his wife's lover, Rolf argues that he should enjoy impunity. It's up to the Prestons to plead his case in court. Written by Skip Eastport See less
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Director
Writers
Larry Cohen (written by) | Reginald Rose (created by)
Producer
Bob Markell (as Robert Markell)
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
Status
Edit Released
Updated Feb 4, 1965

Release date
Feb 4, 1965 (United States)

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11 cast members
Name Known for
E.G. Marshall
Lawrence Preston Lawrence Preston   See fewer
Robert Reed
Kenneth Preston Kenneth Preston   See fewer
David Opatoshu
Leo Rolf Leo Rolf   See fewer
Kim Hunter
Eileen Rolf Eileen Rolf   See fewer
J.D. Cannon
Assistant District Attorney Ashley Assistant District Attorney Ashley   See fewer
Jessica Walter
Sharon Ruskin Sharon Ruskin   See fewer
Michael Charles
Arthur Ruskin Arthur Ruskin   See fewer
Mark Dawson
Jury Foreman Jury Foreman   See fewer
Vince O'Brien
Detective Bloch Detective Bloch   See fewer
Leon B. Stevens
Dr. Thomas Glass Dr. Thomas Glass   See fewer
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