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The Persuader (1957)

1957-05-04 · 1h 12m · EN
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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.

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Dick RossDirector

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William TalmanWilliam TalmanMatt Bonham / Mark BonhamJames CraigJames CraigBick JustinKristine MillerKristine MillerKathryn BonhamDarryl HickmanDarryl HickmanToby BonhamGeorgia LeeGeorgia LeeCora NicklinAlvy MooreAlvy MooreWilly WilliamsGregory WalcottGregory WalcottJim CleeryJoyce ComptonJoyce ComptonJulieJason JohnsonJason JohnsonMorse FowlerPaul EnglePaul EnglePaul Bonham

Keywords

Twin brotherRancherRanchSweetheart

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Genre affinityWesternTheme affinityTwin Brother · Rancher · RanchPacingShortDirector preference652275Actor preference225389 · 345921 · 652274Country preferenceUs

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What is The Persuader about?

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.

How long is The Persuader?

The Persuader has a runtime of 72 minutes.