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  • Bonanza The Crucible (Season 3, Episode 28)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 60 min | Western

Bonanza

The Crucible (Season 3, Episode 28)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Western

After being robbed in the desert, Adam stumbles onto a seemingly chivalrous prospector named Peter Kane, who offers him a mule and supplies for three days work. However, Kane is a demented madman who is interested in psychological torture,...See moreAfter being robbed in the desert, Adam stumbles onto a seemingly chivalrous prospector named Peter Kane, who offers him a mule and supplies for three days work. However, Kane is a demented madman who is interested in psychological torture, hoping to drive a seemingly rational man like Adam to murder. As Ben, Hoss and Little Joe try to retrace the missing Adam's footsteps, Adam must rely on his own wits to defeat Kane. Written by Brian Rathjen See less
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Director
Writer
John T. Dugan (written by)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Walter Castle (as Walter H. Castle)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Apr 8, 1962

Release date
Apr 8, 1962 (United States)

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12 cast members
Name Known for
Michael Landon
Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright   See fewer
Lorne Greene
Ben Cartwright Ben Cartwright   See fewer
Pernell Roberts
Adam Cartwright Adam Cartwright   See fewer
Dan Blocker
Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright   See fewer
Lee Marvin
Peter Kane Peter Kane   See fewer
Howard Ledig
Frank Preston Frank Preston   See fewer
Barry Cahill
Jim Gann Jim Gann   See fewer
William Edmonson
Blacksmith Blacksmith   See fewer
Roy Barcroft
Sheriff Sheriff   See fewer
Paul Barselou
Bartender (as Paul Barselow) Bartender (as Paul Barselow)   See fewer
Betty Endicott
Townswoman (uncredited) Townswoman (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob LaWandt
Poker Player (uncredited) Poker Player (uncredited)   See fewer
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