A Matter of Law and Disorder's primary photo
  • The Defenders A Matter of Law and Disorder (Season 4, Episode 26)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama

The Defenders

A Matter of Law and Disorder (Season 4, Episode 26)
TV-14
TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama

While walking his do in the park, Peter Dowling is confronted by three young men who threaten him. Dowling kills one of the young men and is indicted for manslaughter. Although the Prestons argue that he killed in self-defense based on the...See moreWhile walking his do in the park, Peter Dowling is confronted by three young men who threaten him. Dowling kills one of the young men and is indicted for manslaughter. Although the Prestons argue that he killed in self-defense based on the idea of self-preservation, the prosecution disagrees as the boy was unarmed. Written by Skip Eastport See less
Read more: Plot summary
Director
Writers
Roger H. Lewis (written by) | Reginald Rose (created by)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Apr 8, 1965

Release date
Apr 8, 1965 (United States)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for A Matter of Law and Disorder.

Cast

+ Add Cast
13 cast members
Name Known for
E.G. Marshall
Lawrence Preston Lawrence Preston   See fewer
Robert Reed
Kenneth Preston Kenneth Preston   See fewer
Pat Hingle
Peter Dowling Peter Dowling   See fewer
Susan Anspach
Jackie Dowling Jackie Dowling   See fewer
John Baragrey
Andrew Brewster Andrew Brewster   See fewer
Barbara Bolton
Mrs. McBride Mrs. McBride   See fewer
Mary Fickett
Katherine Dowling Katherine Dowling   See fewer
Chester Morris
District Attorney Brent District Attorney Brent   See fewer
Jack Ragotzy
Riordan Riordan   See fewer
George Tyne
Mr. McBride Mr. McBride   See fewer
Michael Walker
Tommy Santley Tommy Santley   See fewer
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown