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The Great Defender

  • TV Series
  • 1995–
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
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Kelly Rutherford, Rhoda Gemignani, Peter Krause, and Michael Rispoli in The Great Defender (1995)
Drama

A lawyer with blue-collar bloodlines joins a law firm of stodgy Boston blue bloods.A lawyer with blue-collar bloodlines joins a law firm of stodgy Boston blue bloods.A lawyer with blue-collar bloodlines joins a law firm of stodgy Boston blue bloods.

  • Creator
    • Frank Renzulli
  • Stars
    • Michael Rispoli
    • Peter Krause
    • Kelly Rutherford
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.9/10
    42
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    • Creator
      • Frank Renzulli
    • Stars
      • Michael Rispoli
      • Peter Krause
      • Kelly Rutherford
    • 1User review
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    Michael Rispoli
    Michael Rispoli
    • Lou Frischetti
    • 1995
    Peter Krause
    Peter Krause
    • Crosby Caufield III
    • 1995
    Kelly Rutherford
    Kelly Rutherford
    • Frankie Collett
    • 1995
    Rhoda Gemignani
    Rhoda Gemignani
    • Pearl Frischetti
    • 1995
    Richard Kiley
    Richard Kiley
    • Jason DeWitt
    • 1995
    Karyn Dwyer
    Karyn Dwyer
    • 1995
    Rachel Luttrell
    Rachel Luttrell
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    • 1995
    Katie Griffin
    Katie Griffin
    • Receptionist
    • 1995
    Suzanne Cyr
    Suzanne Cyr
    • Lawyer
    • 1995
    James Mainprize
    • Bradley
    • 1995
    Lynne Deragon
    • Judge D'Allegio
    • 1995
    Yank Azman
    Yank Azman
    • Judge Bernstein
    • 1995
    Wenna Shaw
    • Victoria
    • 1995
    Alicia Coppola
    Alicia Coppola
    • Camille
    • 1995
    Michael Harney
    Michael Harney
    • Clark
    • 1995
    William R. Moses
    William R. Moses
    • Merritt
    • 1995
    Bruce Altman
    Bruce Altman
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    Hugh Thompson
    Hugh Thompson
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    • 1995
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      • Frank Renzulli
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    10novawolf-1

    Inspiring

    Although it was short-lived, this series contained both serious and humorous elements, with complex characters and interesting plots. The success of the main character over difficult obstacles was inspirational to me personally. I can remember a "comic relief" side plot to most of the episodes that was hilarious without being unintelligent. I hate that it was canceled so soon and can't wait for it to come out on DVD. The message for real life is clear: anyone can accomplish great things with hard work and determination. Each episode contained new and original plots, without rehashing the same tired old scenarios so common to TV. The characters were unique and the main characters complemented each other, making them all memorable and lovable over the life of the series.

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      Notoriously canceled after only one episode aired. Remaining episodes were burned off in the summer.

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    • Release date
      • March 5, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Schenck/Cardea Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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