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The Persuader

The Persuader

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 4, 1957

Runtime

1h 12m

Genres

Western

User Score

60%

Original Title

The Persuader

Production Companies

World Wide Pictures (WWP)

Director

Dick Ross

Description

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.