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In Defence

  • TV Series
  • 2000–
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
136
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Ross Kemp in In Defence (2000)
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A sharp barrister teams up with a strong-minded solicitor - and former lover - to take on shocking and controversial battles with the British legal system.A sharp barrister teams up with a strong-minded solicitor - and former lover - to take on shocking and controversial battles with the British legal system.A sharp barrister teams up with a strong-minded solicitor - and former lover - to take on shocking and controversial battles with the British legal system.

  • Creator
    • Mike Cullen
  • Stars
    • Ross Kemp
    • Sophie Okonedo
    • Jeff Nuttall
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    136
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Mike Cullen
    • Stars
      • Ross Kemp
      • Sophie Okonedo
      • Jeff Nuttall
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 26, 2000 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Granada Television
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      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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