Wehrlos (1991)
Die Rechtsanwältin T.K. Katwuller unterhält eine Affäre mit ihrem Klienten Steve Seldes, der verdächtigt wird, einem Kinderpornoring anzugehören. Schockiert erfährt T.K. zunächst, daß Steve mit ihrer alten Schulkameradin Ellie verheiratet ist. Als sie Steve in seinem Büro zur Rede stellen will, erkennt sie, daß er wirklich Kinderpornos herstellt. Kurz darauf ist Steve Seldes tot. Ehefrau Ellie wird verdächtigt, T.K. übernimmt ihre Verteidigung. Nach anfänglichem Leugnen, gesteht Ellie ihre Schuld ein. T.K. glaubt, daß sie ihre minderjährige Tochter Janna decken will, die von ihrem Vater für seine schmutzigen Geschäfte mißbraucht wurde. Nach ihrem Freispruch vor Gericht entpuppt sich die gedemütigte Ellie doch als Täterin.
Der Regisseur:
Martin Campbell
Der Autor:
James Cresson
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Barbara Hershey as Thelma 'T.K.' Knudsen Katwuller |
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Sam Shepard as Det. Beutel |
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Christine Elise as Cindy Bodeck / Cheerleader in Porno |
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Mary Beth Hurt as Ellie Seldes |
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J.T. Walsh as Steven Seldes |
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Kellie Overbey as Janna Seldes |
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Jay O. Sanders as Bull Dozer |
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John Kapelos as Jack Hammer |
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Sheree North as Mrs. Bodeck |
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Randy Brooks as Monroe |
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Christopher M. Brown as Dubbing Theatre Employee |
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Michael Collins as Policeman |
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George P. Wilbur as Sherman Bodeck |
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Marabina Jaimes as T.K.'s Receptionist |
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John Achorn as Board Member in Law Firm |
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Lisa Darr as Board Member in Law Firm |
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Billy Hayes as Board Member in Law Firm |
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Glenn Wilson as Board Member in Law Firm |
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Anne Alexander Sieder as Client #1 |
| Directing | Martin Campbell | Director |
| Production | Stuart Benjamin | Executive Producer |
| Production | David Bombyk | Producer |
| Production | Whitney Green | Associate Producer |
| Production | Taylor Hackford | Executive Producer |
| Production | Renée Missel | Producer |
| Production | J. David Williams | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Curt Sobel | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Phil Meheux | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Chris Wimble | Editor |
| Production | Elisabeth Leustig | Casting |
| Production | Deborah Lucchesi | Casting |
| Art | Curtis A. Schnell | Production Design |
| Art | Colin D. Irwin | Art Direction |
| Art | Douglas A. Mowat | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mary Rose | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sheryl Berkoff | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bonnie Clevering | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sharon Ilson | Key Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Frances Mathias | Key Hair Stylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jeffrey Sacino | Hairstylist |
| Crew | Kevin Yagher | Makeup Effects |
| Production | Tim Healey | Unit Production Manager |
| Writing | Jeff Burkhart | Story |
| Writing | James Cresson | Screenplay |
| Writing | James Cresson | Story |
| Crew | John Robotham | Stunt Coordinator |
| Art | Jay Johnson | Title Designer |