The Persuader
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.
The Persuader (1957)
Dick Ross
At a glance
Countries
United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
7.5/10
2 votes
Rating consensus
75/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~75/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
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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The Persuader (1957)
Dick Ross
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