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Spock's Western Secret: Leonard Nimoy on Bonanza
3 Oct
Summary
- Leonard Nimoy, famous for Star Trek's Spock, also acted in Westerns.
- Nimoy played outlaw Frank James in 'Bonanza: Under Attack' (1995).
- The film is a sequel involving the Cartwright family's next generation.
Leonard Nimoy, universally recognized for his iconic role as Mr. Spock in "Star Trek," also made a notable appearance in the Western genre.
He starred as former outlaw Frank James in the 1995 television film "Bonanza: Under Attack." This movie is a continuation of the "Bonanza" series, focusing on the subsequent generation of the Cartwright family.
The storyline follows Frank James, the brother of Jesse James, as he flees from detective Charley Siringo and his pursuers. James seeks sanctuary at the Ponderosa Ranch, hoping for protection from an old acquaintance.
This situation thrusts the Cartwright family into a confrontation as they prepare to defend their home and the troubled man seeking redemption.
