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The Defense Never Rests
7.2 / 10 IMDb December 1, 1985 1h 36m
When his former secretary is accused of a murder, Perry Mason gives up a judgeship to defend her.
Director
Runtime
1h 36m
Release Date
December 1, 1985
Genre
Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Raymond Burr
as Perry Mason
Barbara Hale
as Della Street
William Katt
as Paul Drake Jr.
Holland Taylor
as Paula Gordon
Richard Anderson
as Ken Braddock
Kerrie Keane
as Kathryn Gordon
Al Freeman Jr.
as Lt. Cooper
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David McIlwraith
as David Gordon
Roberta Weiss
as Laura Gordon
Cassie Yates
as Barbara Scott
Patrick O'Neal
as Arthur Gordon
James Kidnie
as Bobby Lynch
Paul Hubbard
as Sgt. Stratton
Lindsay Merrithew
as Chris
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Kathleen Laskey
as Luanne
Charles Macaulay
as Judge Whitewood
Mag Ruffman
as Salesgirl
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Carolyn Hetherington
as Mrs. Jeffries
Cec Linder
as Jack Welles
J.C. MacKenzie
as Gas Station Attendant
Production Companies
InterMedia Entertainment Company
Strathmore Productions
Viacom ProductionsV
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