Bonanza The Power of Life and Death (Season 12, Episode 5)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Western

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Bonanza

The Power of Life and Death (Season 12, Episode 5)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Western

Ben and Joe Cartwright are part of a posse that is after Davis, who shot and killed an Army colonel. When Ben and Joe capture Davis in the desert, they are attacked by a rogue Indian tribe, and Ben is seriously wounded. While Joe crosses ...See moreBen and Joe Cartwright are part of a posse that is after Davis, who shot and killed an Army colonel. When Ben and Joe capture Davis in the desert, they are attacked by a rogue Indian tribe, and Ben is seriously wounded. While Joe crosses the desert on foot to seek medical attention (for his pa) and the posse (to take Davis into custody), Ben and Davis must set their differences aside to survive their hostile surroundings. Written by Brian Rathjen / edited by Rob See less

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10 cast members

Name	Known for
Lorne Greene Ben Cartwright Ben Cartwright See fewer	Bonanza (1959)
Dan Blocker Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright (credit only) Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright (credit only) See fewer	Bonanza (1959)
Michael Landon Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright See fewer	Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Rupert Crosse Davis Davis See fewer	Shadows (1958)
Larry Ward Sheriff Sheriff See fewer	Macabre (1969)
Ted Gehring Matt - Outpost Manager Matt - Outpost Manager See fewer	Bad Company (1972)
Tina Menard Consuela - Mexican Woman Consuela - Mexican Woman See fewer	Loser's End (1935)
Lou Frizzell Dusty Rhodes Dusty Rhodes See fewer	The Front Page (1974)
Neil Summers Cowboy (uncredited) Cowboy (uncredited) See fewer	RoboCop (1987)
Evans Thornton Colonel Clayton (uncredited) Colonel Clayton (uncredited) See fewer	Night of the Lepus (1972)