The Persuader(1957)
The Power That Tamed a Killer West!
The Persuader Synopsis
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.
The Persuader (1957) is a western film directed by Dick Ross, released on May 4, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars William Talman, James Craig, Kristine Miller and Darryl Hickman. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Dick Ross
- Writers:
- Dick Ross, Curtis Kenyon
- Production:
- World Wide Pictures (WWP)
- Status:
- Released
The Persuader Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Talman
as Matt Bonham / Mark Bonham
James Craig
as Bick Justin
Kristine Miller
as Kathryn Bonham
Darryl Hickman
as Toby Bonham
Georgia Lee
as Cora Nicklin
Alvy Moore
as Willy Williams
Gregory Walcott
as Jim Cleery
Joyce Compton
as Julie
- Paul Engle
Paul Engle
as Paul Bonham
- Jason Johnson
Jason Johnson
as Morse Fowler
- Wendy Stuart
Wendy Stuart
as Polly Landis
Key crew
Directed by Dick Ross, written by Dick Ross and Curtis Kenyon.
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The Persuader Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Persuader – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Persuader online?
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Who stars in The Persuader?
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The main cast of The Persuader (1957) includes William Talman, James Craig, Kristine Miller, Darryl Hickman and Georgia Lee. The film was directed by Dick Ross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Persuader released?
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The Persuader was released on May 4, 1957 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Persuader worth watching?
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The Persuader (1957) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.