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The Persuader(1957)
Status: Released
Date: 1957-05-04
75%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 12m
The Power That Tamed a Killer West!
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
World Wide Pictures (WWP)
Movie: The Persuader
Top 10 Billed 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
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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.
Release Date
1957-05-04
Average
7.5
Rating:
3.8 startsTagline
The Power That Tamed a Killer West!
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