Defenseless (1991): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Defenseless is a 1991 mystery thriller directed by Martin Campbell, starring Christine Elise as Cindy Bodeck / Cheerleader in Porno, George P. Wilbur and John Kapelos. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $6.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Martin Campbell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Visions Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Defenseless About?
The premise of Defenseless without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Stalked by a madman. Framed by a killer. Terrified by the truth. A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain.
Defenseless Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- implied fellatio
- stabbed to death
- assault
- female topless nudity
- dead body
- castration
- discovering a dead body
- stabbed multiple times
- woman fending off attacker
- love triangle
- pedophilia
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- pornography
- child pornography
- surprise ending
- bikini
- marital infidelity
- blood splatter
- reference to father daughter incest
- sorority sisters
- underage implied sex
- porn movie
- cleavage
- police detective
- kiss
- divorced woman married man relationship
- talking to oneself
- film producer
- hysterical woman
- slipping on bloody floor
- letter opener
- murder weapon
- porn actor
- district attorney
- political campaign
- pushed down an elevator shaft
- hair sample
- tour guide
- implied incest
- public nudity
- white dress
- kitchen knife
- legal thriller
- pornographer
- pay phone
- head butt
- deposition
- cheerleader uniform
- cell phone
- angry father
Defenseless Cast & Characters
Christine Elise leads the cast as Cindy Bodeck / Cheerleader in Porno, with George P. Wilbur as Sherman Bodeck and John Kapelos as Jack Hammer. Directed by Martin Campbell; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Martin Campbell
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Christine Elise as Cindy Bodeck / Cheerleader in Porno - George P. Wilbur as Sherman Bodeck
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John Kapelos as Jack Hammer -
Barbara Hershey as Thelma 'T.K.' Knudsen Katwuller
Also Starring in Defenseless
· 15 more- J. T. Walsh Steven Seldes
- Kellie Overbey Janna Seldes
- Mary Beth Hurt Ellie Seldes
- Sam Shepard Det. Beutel
- Sheree North Mrs. Bodeck
- Jay O. Sanders Bull Dozer
- Michael Collins Policeman
- Randy Brooks Monroe
- John Achorn Board Member in Law Firm
- Anne Alexander Sieder Client #1
- Billy Hayes Board Member in Law Firm
- Lisa Darr Board Member in Law Firm
- Christopher M. Brown Dubbing Theatre Employee
- Marabina Jaimes T.K.'s Receptionist
- Glenn Wilson Board Member in Law Firm
More from Martin Campbell
More films directed by Martin Campbell, best-rated first: Casino Royale, GoldenEye, The Foreigner and Edge of Darkness.
Defenseless Plot Summary
What happens in Defenseless from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a stark scene from a pornographic film featuring the underage star Cindy Bodeck, Christine Elise. Cindy’s father storms onto the set and punches the film’s producer, Jack Hammer, John Kapelos of Blue Screen Productions. This violent eruption drags the scandal into the daylight and sets the stage for a courtroom drama that spirals into a portrait of power, deceit, and complicity.
Full summary
The whole story of Defenseless, scene by scene
Defenseless Box Office
Defenseless grossed $6.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.4M
- US & Canada
- $6.4M
Defenseless Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Defenseless.
How Well Do You Know Defenseless?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the attorney defending Steven Seldes?
Cars in Defenseless
11 cars on screen, including the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible Typ 14 and the 1968 Cadillac Funeral Coach.
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1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible Typ 14 Important role -
1968 Cadillac Funeral Coach Minor role -
1986 Mercedes-Benz W124 Minor role -
Volvo 760 Minor role
Defenseless Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Sans aucune défense” and “Wehrlos”.
- Also known as
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- Sans aucune défense
- Wehrlos
- Беззащитный
- Sem Defesa
- 누명
- Bezbronna
- Bezbranná
- 枕边不设防
- A jog hálójában
- Savunmasız
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including In Her Defense, Dressed to Kill and Deadly Embrace.
Defenseless FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Defenseless, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Defenseless?
Defenseless runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Defenseless released?
Defenseless was released on August 23, 1991.
Who directed Defenseless?
Defenseless was directed by Martin Campbell.
More films by Martin Campbell Who is in the cast of Defenseless?
Defenseless stars Christine Elise as Cindy Bodeck / Cheerleader in Porno, George P. Wilbur as Sherman Bodeck and John Kapelos as Jack Hammer, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Defenseless make at the box office?
Defenseless grossed $6.4 million worldwide.
Does Defenseless have a post-credit scene?
No. Defenseless has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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