The Defenders: Taking the First

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Released October 25, 1998

Overview

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.

Runtime

1h 36m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Defenders: Taking the First


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

    Production Companies

    • logo for Paramount Television

      Paramount Television

      United States

    • logo for Showtime Networks

      Showtime Networks

      United States

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