For the Defense

Film

For the Defense

5.7/ 10· 13193065 min

Too CLEVER to be STRAIGHT

William Foster is a slick attorney who stays within the law, but specializes in representing crooks and shady characters. He's adept at keeping them out of jail, winning acquittals, and having decisions reversed, thus springing criminals out of prison. He is romantically involved with dancer Irene Manners, who is two-timing him, although she wants to marry him. She kills a man driving while out with her other man, Jack Defoe, who takes the blame. Unfortunately, a ring Foster had just given Irene is found at the crime scene. Foster ends up defending Jack, but when the ring is found, he thinks he is protecting Irene, so pleads guilty to jury tampering.

Director
John Cromwell

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Where can I watch For the Defense?
For the Defense is streaming on Tubi TV, Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability is refreshed weekly.
How long is For the Defense?
For the Defense runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Who stars in For the Defense?
For the Defense stars William Powell, Kay Francis, Scott Kolk, William B. Davidson, John Elliott.

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