The Defender (2004): Cast & Plot
The Defender is a 2004 action thriller starring Jerry Springer as The President of the United States, Geoffrey Burton and Caroline Lee-Johnson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lucky UKFS
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Defender About?
The premise of The Defender without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amid an ongoing global war on terror, a high‑ranking government official disappears. Lance, a seasoned operative with a distinguished record of service, is tasked with shielding the very figure who represents everything he has spent his career combating, forcing him to confront his own convictions.
The Defender Cast & Characters
Jerry Springer leads the cast as The President of the United States, with Geoffrey Burton as Jamal and Caroline Lee-Johnson as Mrs. Jones.
- Jerry Springer as The President of the United States
- Geoffrey Burton as Jamal
- Caroline Lee-Johnson as Mrs. Jones
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Dolph Lundgren as Lance Rockford
Also Starring in The Defender
· 13 more- Shakara Ledard Kaye
- Steven Elder Tech 1
- Iddo Goldberg Scripts
- Ovidiu Niculescu Officer
- Ian Porter Newell
- James Chalke Lee
- Gerald Kyd Morgan
- Thomas Lockyer Stevenson
- Leigh Zimmerman Reporter
- Florin Roata Tough
- Cristina Teodorescu Nurse
- Howard Antony Parker
- Radu Florescu Aide
The Defender Plot Summary
What happens in The Defender from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The global war on terror rages on. The United States will not give an inch against terrorists, especially Jamal, Geoffrey Burton who is considered to be the worst of them all. Jamal has been missing for months, but his network continues its functions, spreading influence and fear across borders.
Full summary
The whole story of The Defender, scene by scene
The Defender Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Defender.
How Well Do You Know The Defender?
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
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Who portrays the personal bodyguard Lance Rockford?
Cars in The Defender
14 cars on screen, including the 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and the ARO 244.
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2000 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Important role -
ARO 244 Minor role -
Dacia 1310 Minor role -
1985 Dacia 1310 Minor role
The Defender Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Apolytos prostatis” and “La sentinelle”.
- Also known as
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- Apolytos prostatis
- La sentinelle
- Terrorcsapda
- דיפנדר
- El Protector
- Apărătorul
- Зaкрилникът
- Obrońca
- Koruyucu
- Ochránce
- O Defensor - Protegendo o Inimigo
- 捍卫猛将
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- Захисник
- Защитник
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The Defender FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Defender, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Defender?
The Defender runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Defender released?
The Defender was released on December 20, 2004.
Who is in the cast of The Defender?
The Defender stars Jerry Springer as The President of the United States, Geoffrey Burton as Jamal and Caroline Lee-Johnson as Mrs. Jones, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Defender have a post-credit scene?
No. The Defender has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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