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Movie poster: The Defenders: Taking the First (1998)
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The Defenders: Taking the First

1998 · 96 min Drama TV Movie
4.7 / 10 · TMDB

A racist provokes four teens into beating a Latino youth to death after one of his fiery speeches on a college campus. The Prestons are first called upon to defend one of the youths who gives testimony against the other three. Then, in a turnaround, the family of the murdered boy hires the Prestons to try to get a conviction against the racist.

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Year 1998
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, TV Movie
Director Andy Wolk
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.7/10 (3 votes)

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The Defenders: Taking the First is an acquired taste at 4.7/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1998. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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