Where to Watch For the Defense Online

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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'For the Defense' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'For the Defense' right now, here are some specifics about the Paramount Pictures crime flick.

Released July 19th, 1930, 'For the Defense' stars William Powell, Kay Francis, Scott Kolk, William B. Davidson The NR movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 5 min, and received a user score of 48 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 9 knowledgeable users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "William Foster is a slick attorney who stays within the law, but specializes in representing crooks and shady characters. He's adept at keeping them out of jail, winning acquittals, and having decisions reversed, thus springing criminals out of prison. He is romantically involved with dancer Irene Manners, who is two-timing him, although she wants to marry him. She kills a man driving while out with her other man, Jack Defoe, who takes the blame. Unfortunately, a ring Foster had just given Irene is found at the crime scene. Foster ends up defending Jack, but when the ring is found, he thinks he is protecting Irene, so pleads guilty to jury tampering."

'For the Defense' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Criterion Channel .