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The Persuader

1957

72 minutes

Western

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 (James Craig), 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.

Top Cast

William Talman headshot

William Talman

Matt Bonham / Mark Bonham

James Craig headshot

James Craig

Bick Justin

Kristine Miller headshot

Kristine Miller

Kathryn Bonham

Darryl Hickman headshot

Darryl Hickman

Toby Bonham

Georgia Lee headshot

Georgia Lee

Cora Nicklin

Alvy Moore headshot

Alvy Moore

Willy Williams

Gregory Walcott headshot

Gregory Walcott

Jim Cleery

Joyce Compton headshot

Joyce Compton

Julie

Paul Engle headshot

Paul Engle

Paul Bonham

Jason Johnson headshot

Jason Johnson

Morse Fowler