The Persuader
The Power That Tamed a Killer West!
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
72 min
Release Date
1957-05-04
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
6
William Talman
Matt Bonham / Mark Bonham
James Craig
Bick Justin
Kristine Miller
Kathryn Bonham
Darryl Hickman
Toby Bonham
Georgia Lee
Cora Nicklin
Alvy Moore
Willy Williams
Gregory Walcott
Jim Cleery
Joyce Compton
Julie
Paul Engle
Paul Bonham
Jason Johnson
Morse Fowler
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