Defenseless

A gripping legal thriller unfolds in "Defenseless," a 1991 film that masterfully weaves together genres of action, mystery, and suspense. As a Los Angeles lawyer, Barbara Hershey's character is drawn into the complex web of her former college roommate Mary Beth Hurt's life when she becomes embroiled in a murder investigation involving a tangled affair with Sam Shepard. With twists and turns aplenty, the film hurtles towards its surprising conclusion, exposing dark secrets and hidden motives along the way.