
Rating
/ 10
Votes
users
Popularity
TMDB score
Your rating
Rate this
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.
The Defenders: Taking the First (1998) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.
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...
The Defenders: Taking the First (1998) was directed by Andy Wolk. The film is a Drama, TV Movie production with a runtime of 1h 36m, rated 4.7/10.
The Defenders: Taking the First runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total). Audience rating: 4.7/10 from 3 votes. Genre: Drama, TV Movie.
The Defenders: Taking the First is rated 4.7/10 by 3 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and TV Movie fans.