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The Persuader

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1957 | 72 min | Western

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for most people.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 12 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1957: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 831 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dick Ross

  • William TalmanMatt Bonham / Mark Bonham
  • James CraigBick Justin
  • Kristine MillerKathryn Bonham
  • Darryl HickmanToby Bonham
  • Georgia LeeCora Nicklin
  • Alvy MooreWilly Williams
  • Gregory WalcottJim Cleery
  • Joyce ComptonJulie
  • Paul EnglePaul Bonham
  • Jason JohnsonMorse Fowler