
Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
Release: 1956-10-30·Runtime: 137m·★ 6.6
DramaWar
The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Allied Artists
B-M Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Anthony Perkinsas Josh Birdwell
John Smithas Caleb Cope
Billy Engleas Small Role (uncredited)
Phyllis Loveas Mattie Birdwell
Theodore Newtonas Major Harvey
Marjorie Mainas The Widow Hudspeth
John Pickardas Ex-Sergeant on Front Line with Josh (uncredited)
Frank Sullyas Rebel Looter (uncredited)
John Cravenas Band Leader (uncredited)
Billy Curtisas Midget at County Fair (uncredited)
Ralph Moratzas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Scott Seatonas Quaker (uncredited)
George Hugginsas Church Member (uncredited)
Russell Simpsonas Brother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)
Edna Skinneras Opal Hudspeth
Frank Jenksas Shell Game Man (uncredited)
John Comptonas Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited)
Walter Catlettas Professor Quigley
Edward Andrewsas Soldier (uncredited)
Joe Turkelas Poor Loser (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollardas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Richard Eyeras Little Jess Birdwell
Diane Jergensas Elizabeth - Quaker Girl (uncredited)
Dennis Mooreas Farmer (uncredited)
James Andersonas Poor Loser Dunked by Jess (uncredited)
Chuck Courtneyas Reb Courier (uncredited)
Charles Haltonas Brother Cope - Elder (uncredited)
Tom Irishas Young Rebel (uncredited)
Ralph Sanfordas Businessman (uncredited)
Robert Middletonas Sam Jordan
Doug McClureas Soldier (uncredited)
Mary Jacksonas Country Woman (uncredited)
Joel Fluellenas Enoch
Norman Leavittas Clem - Looter (uncredited)
Herman Hackas Quaker (uncredited)
James O'Haraas Forager (uncredited)
Peter Mark Richmanas Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
William Schallertas Young Husband (uncredited)
Helen Kleebas Old Lady (uncredited)
Cap Somersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Harry Hinesas County Fair Barker (uncredited)
Jim Goodwinas Coward (uncredited)
Richard Haleas Purdy
Charles Mortonas Farmer (uncredited)
Gary Cooperas Jess Birdwell
Noble 'Kid' Chissellas Barker (uncredited)
Paul Krugeras Quaker (uncredited)
Tyler McVeyas Farmer (uncredited)
Mary Carras Emma - Quaker Woman (uncredited)
Richard Garlandas Rebel Bushwhacker Grabbed by Jess (uncredited)
Don Kennedyas Buster - Whacked by Eliza (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburgas Quaker (uncredited)
Charles Delaneyas Drinker (uncredited)
Robert Fulleras Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
Frank Hagneyas Lemonade Vendor (uncredited)
Jack Perryas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Gene Rothas Farmer (uncredited)
Sailor Vincentas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Dorothy McGuireas Eliza Birdwell
Tom Londonas Farmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
Donald Kerras Billy Goat's Manager (uncredited)
Hank Mannas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Everett Glassas Brother Amos - Elder (uncredited)
Earle Hodginsas Shooting Gallery Operator (uncredited)
Dick Johnstoneas Quaker (uncredited)
Henry Rowlandas O'Hara (uncredited)
James Seayas Rebel Captain (uncredited)
Steve Warrenas Haskell (uncredited)
Michael Jeffersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Wright Kingas Forager (uncredited)
William Tannenas Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Edmund Cobbas Operator (uncredited)
Jack Perrinas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Nelson Leighas Methodist Minister (uncredited)
John Dierkesas Farmer (uncredited)
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