Case for the Defence is a 1978 Australian legal TV series.[1] It starred John Hamblin as Sydney defence lawyer John Case and Judith Arthy as Winsome Blake. Supporting cast were Max Osbiston as Proudfoot, Edward Howell as Wheems and Robert 'Tex' Morton as Rupe Case.[2]
| Case for the Defence | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Anne Brooksbank Bob Ellis Tony Morphett Ron McLean |
| Starring | John Hamblin |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Reg Grundy Organisation |
| Running time | 90 mins |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1978 |
Cast edit
Main / regular edit
- John Hamblin as John Case
- Judith Arthy as Winsome Blake
- Max Osbiston as Proudfoot
- Edward Howell as Wheems
- Robert 'Tex' Morton as Rupe Case
- Kevin Miles as Fulstrom
- Trevor Kent as The Rabbi
- John Waters as Steve Gray
Guests edit
- Belinda Giblin as Terri Simpson (1 episode)
- Betty Lucas as Fiona Malcolm (1 episode)
- Brian Moll as The Judge
- Bruce Spence as Alfred (2 episodes)
- Elizabeth Alexander as Jean (1 episode)
- Enid Lorimer as Mrs Latimer (1 episode)
- Joanne Samuel as Amy (1 episode)
- Lorna Lesley as The Receptionist (1 episode)
- Barry Otto as Doctor
References edit
- ^ Albert Moran, Moran's Guide to Australian TV Series, AFTRS 1993 p 102
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (5 December 2021). "Forgotten Australian TV Writers: Ron McLean". Filmink.
External links edit
- Case for the Defence at IMDb
- Case for the Defence at Classic Australian TV
- Case for the Defence at AusLit