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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 (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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Top billed cast

  • Photo of William TalmanWilliam TalmanMatt Bonham / Mark Bonham
  • Photo of James CraigJames CraigBick Justin
  • Photo of Kristine MillerKristine MillerKathryn Bonham
  • Photo of Darryl HickmanDarryl HickmanToby Bonham
  • Photo of Georgia LeeGeorgia LeeCora Nicklin
  • Photo of Alvy MooreAlvy MooreWilly Williams
  • Photo of Gregory WalcottGregory WalcottJim Cleery
  • Photo of Joyce ComptonJoyce ComptonJulie
  • Photo of Paul EnglePaul EnglePaul Bonham
  • Photo of Jason JohnsonJason JohnsonMorse Fowler

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