Defendor 2009
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SplatA crooked cop, a mob boss and the young girl they abuse are the denizens of a city's criminal underworld. It's a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn't understand and doesn't belong in, but is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defendor. With no power other than courage Defendor takes to the streets to protect the city's innocents.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Arthur Poppington / Defendor
as Katrina Debrofkowitz
as Chuck Dooney
as Wendy Carter
as Roger Fairbanks
as Paul Carter
as Dominique Ball
as Dr. Park
as Radovan Kristic
as Biker Cliff
Director:
Writer:
Peter Stebbings, Sarah Dodd
Stars:
Woody Harrelson, Kat Dennings, Elias Koteas, Kristin Booth, Clark Johnson, Michael Kelly, Lisa Ray, Sandra Oh, A.C. Peterson, Tony Nappo,
Genres:
Drama,Action,Comedy,Crime
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
101 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Defendor
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Arthur Poppington / Defendor
as Katrina Debrofkowitz
as Chuck Dooney
as Wendy Carter
as Roger Fairbanks
as Paul Carter
as Dominique Ball
as Dr. Park
as Radovan Kristic
as Biker Cliff
as Grandpa Henry
as Mr. Debrofkowitz
as Poppington
as Olga
as Judge Wilson
as Constable Mike
as Young Arthur
as Jerry
as Biker Bob
as Blake
as Wayne
as Doctor
as Jack Carter - 9
as Jack Carter - 4
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