
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.

William Talman
Matt Bonham / Mark Bonham

James Craig
Bick Justin

Kristine Miller
Kathryn Bonham

Darryl Hickman
Toby Bonham

Georgia Lee
Cora Nicklin

Alvy Moore
Willy Williams

Gregory Walcott
Jim Cleery

Joyce Compton
Julie
Paul Engle
Paul Bonham
Jason Johnson
Morse Fowler

Monte Walsh
Monte Walsh

Desert Mesa
Desert Mesa

South Pacific Trail
South Pacific Trail

Gun Smoke
Gun Smoke

Beyond the Rockies
Beyond the Rockies

Wanderers of the West
Wanderers of the West

Twilight on the Trail
Twilight on the Trail

Sunset Trail
Sunset Trail

Partners of the Plains
Partners of the Plains

Cassidy of Bar 20
Cassidy of Bar 20

Wild Rovers
Wild Rovers

Broken Lance
Broken Lance