Defenseless (1991)

In the labyrinth of legal and personal intrigue, Thelma "T.K." Knudsen Katwuller, a sharp-witted lawyer, finds herself embroiled in a treacherous love affair with her client, Steven Seldes. Steven stands accused of producing illicit under-age pornography through the obscure Blue Screen Production, yet vehemently denies his implication. As T.K. navigates the murky waters of this case, she stumbles upon an unsettling revelation - Steven is married, and his wife, Ellie, is an old university friend. Invited to a seemingly innocuous family dinner, T.K. is caught in the crosshairs of deception and loyalty. Deciding to untangle herself from Steven's web of lies, T.K. confronts him at his office, where a heated dispute ensues. The encounter uncovers the depth of Steven's deception: he is indeed the owner of the shady Blue Screen Production, shattering his proclaimed innocence. In an unforeseen twist of fate, the morning light brings a shocking turn of events. Ellie is arrested, accused of the chilling murder of her husband, Steven. With her world spinning out of control, she turns to T.K. for legal counsel. As T.K. steps into the spotlight of this high-stakes murder case, she can't shake off the feeling that there's more to this than meets the eye. Detective Beutel too senses missing pieces in this complex puzzle. "Defenseless" is a riveting tale that weaves together threads of love, betrayal, and murder, pulling the audience into a whirlpool of suspense and mystery. Will T.K. unravel the truth and free her friend, or will she be swallowed by the very case that threatens to tear her world apart?

Defenseless is a mystery movie featuring Barbara Hershey and directed by Martin Campbell.

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