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In Defense of a Married Man
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In Defense of a Married Man

1990-10-14 · 94 min · ★ 4.7

TV Movie · Crime · Drama · Mystery

When a defense lawyer's adulterous husband becomes the prime suspect in the murder of the woman he was cheating with, his wife chooses to defend him. Can she overcome his betrayal while searching for the truth?

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Directors
Joel Oliansky
Production companies
Landsburg Company, ABC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Judith LightJudith LightLaura Simmons
Michael OntkeanMichael OntkeanRobert
Jerry OrbachJerry OrbachAlan Michelson
Johnny GaleckiJohnny GaleckiEric
Cynthia SikesCynthia SikesClaudia
Gema ZamprognaGema ZamprognaAmanda Simmons
Patricia HamiltonPatricia HamiltonEileen Lloyd
Pat CorleyPat CorleyDet. Brendan Bradley
Nicholas CampbellNicholas CampbellBen Gardner
John ColicosJohn ColicosCharles Evers
Tony RosatoTony RosatoFrank Ticelli
Colin FoxColin FoxBrad Monroe
David HemblenDavid HemblenCollin Barrie
Errol SlueJudge Bruce
Jonathan WelshJonathan WelshD.A. Papernow
Frank AdamsonFrank AdamsonJudge Perini
Karen KennedyJoan
Elizabeth LennieIris
Marc GomesMarc GomesBruce Holloway
Allan AaronsSmitty

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