The Persuader
"The Power That Tamed a Killer West!"
Originally released in 1957. The Persuader is a western film. directed by Dick Ross. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Talman, James Craig, and Kristine Miller
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Paul Bonham
Jason Johnson
as Morse Fowler
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- World Wide Pictures (WWP)
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Persuader?
The Persuader was directed by Dick Ross.
How long is The Persuader?
The Persuader has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Persuader released?
The Persuader was released on May 4, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Persuader?
The main cast of The Persuader includes William Talman, James Craig, Kristine Miller, Darryl Hickman, Georgia Lee.