In Defense of a Married Man (1990): Cast
In Defense of a Married Man is a 1990 crime drama directed by Joel Oliansky, starring Nicholas Campbell as Ben Gardner, Jerry Orbach and Judith Light. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Joel Oliansky
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Landsburg Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In Defense of a Married Man About?
The premise of In Defense of a Married Man without spoilers.
When a defense lawyer’s husband is arrested as the prime suspect in the murder of the woman he was cheating with, his wife—also a lawyer—decides to represent him. As she battles courtroom politics and her own feelings of betrayal, she must uncover the truth behind the crime and decide whether love can survive the scandal.
In Defense of a Married Man Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- bare chested male
- infidelity
- murder
- betrayal
- father son relationship
- art gallery opening
- obsessed woman
- adultery
- mistress
- framed for murder
- police detective
- search warrant
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- female lawyer
- courtroom
In Defense of a Married Man Cast & Characters
Nicholas Campbell leads the cast as Ben Gardner, with Jerry Orbach as Alan Michelson and Judith Light as Laura Simmons. Directed by Joel Oliansky; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joel Oliansky
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Judith Light as Laura Simmons -
John Colicos as Charles Evers
Also Starring in In Defense of a Married Man
· 20 more- Colin Fox Brad Monroe
- Pat Corley Det. Brendan Bradley
- David Hemblen Collin Barrie
- Michael Ontkean Robert
- Tony Rosato Frank Ticelli
- Scott Wickware Clerk / Baliff
- Patricia Hamilton Eileen Lloyd
- Matt Birman Policeman Keefe
- Frank Adamson Judge Perini
- Johnny Galecki Eric
- Elizabeth Lennie Iris
- Cynthia Sikes Claudia
- Jonathan Welsh D.A. Papernow
- Karen Kennedy Joan
- Gema Zamprogna Amanda Simmons
- Marc Gomes Bruce Holloway
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- Errol Slue Judge Bruce
- Allan Aarons Smitty
- Bob Zidel Mr. Saperstein
- Frank Canino Cambrio Morales
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In Defense of a Married Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of In Defense of a Married Man.
Cars in In Defense of a Married Man
3 cars on screen, including the 1987 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine and the 1988 Mercedes-Benz SL R107.
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1987 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine Important role -
1988 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 Important role -
Ford LTD Crown Victoria Background role
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In Defense of a Married Man FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of In Defense of a Married Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In Defense of a Married Man?
In Defense of a Married Man runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was In Defense of a Married Man released?
In Defense of a Married Man was released on October 14, 1990.
Who directed In Defense of a Married Man?
In Defense of a Married Man was directed by Joel Oliansky.
More films by Joel Oliansky Who is in the cast of In Defense of a Married Man?
In Defense of a Married Man stars Nicholas Campbell as Ben Gardner, Jerry Orbach as Alan Michelson and Judith Light as Laura Simmons, among 24 credited actors.
Does In Defense of a Married Man have a post-credit scene?
No. In Defense of a Married Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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