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The Persuader

(1957)

May 4, 1957• 1h 12m
75%
TMDB Score

Overview

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.

Dick Ross

Director

Top Billed Cast

WT

William Talman

Matt Bonham / Mark Bonham

JC

James Craig

Bick Justin

KM

Kristine Miller

Kathryn Bonham

DH

Darryl Hickman

Toby Bonham

GL

Georgia Lee

Cora Nicklin

AM

Alvy Moore

Willy Williams

GW

Gregory Walcott

Jim Cleery

JC

Joyce Compton

Julie

PE

Paul Engle

Paul Bonham

JJ

Jason Johnson

Morse Fowler