The Persuader (1957)
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.
Director:
Dick Ross
Writer:
Curtis Kenyon
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William Talman as Matt Bonham / Mark Bonham |
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James Craig as Bick Justin |
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Kristine Miller as Kathryn Bonham |
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Darryl Hickman as Toby Bonham |
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Georgia Lee as Cora Nicklin |
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Alvy Moore as Willy Williams |
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Gregory Walcott as Jim Cleery |
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Joyce Compton as Julie |
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Paul Engle as Paul Bonham |
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Jason Johnson as Morse Fowler |
| Writing | Dick Ross | Story |
| Writing | Curtis Kenyon | Screenplay |
| Directing | Dick Ross | Director |
| Camera | Rod Tolmie | Camera Operator |