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The Persuader

The Persuader
★ 7.5/10•1957•1h 12m•Western

The Power That Tamed a Killer West!

In one of his rare movie starring assignments, William Talman (Hamilton Burger on TV's Perry Mason) plays a dual role in The Persuader. Talman is seen as gunslinger Matt Bonham and his twin brother, preacher Mark Bonham. When Mark is killed by outlaw leader Bick Justin, Matt takes his brother's place in the pulpit, ramming the Fear of God down the throats of the wanton townspeople. Impressed by Bonham's courage, the townsfolk begin to follow the straight and narrow path.

Curtis Kenyon · Screenplay

Dick Ross · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 12m
LanguageEN
Release DateMay 4, 1957

Actors

William Talman

William Talman

Matt Bonham / Mark Bonham

James Craig

James Craig

Bick Justin

Kristine Miller

Kristine Miller

Kathryn Bonham

Darryl Hickman

Darryl Hickman

Toby Bonham

Georgia Lee

Cora Nicklin

Alvy Moore

Alvy Moore

Willy Williams

Gregory Walcott

Gregory Walcott

Jim Cleery

Joyce Compton

Joyce Compton

Julie

Paul Engle

Paul Bonham

Jason Johnson

Morse Fowler

Wendy Stuart

Polly Landis

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