
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
Gary Cooperas Jess Birdwell
Walter Catlettas Professor Quigley
William Schallertas Young Husband (uncredited)
Diane Jergensas Elizabeth - Quaker Girl (uncredited)
Edna Skinneras Opal Hudspeth
Joe Turkelas Poor Loser (uncredited)
Frank Hagneyas Lemonade Vendor (uncredited)
Russell Simpsonas Brother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)
Anthony Perkinsas Josh Birdwell
Chuck Courtneyas Reb Courier (uncredited)
Earle Hodginsas Shooting Gallery Operator (uncredited)
Billy Curtisas Midget at County Fair (uncredited)
Ralph Moratzas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Marjorie Mainas The Widow Hudspeth
John Cravenas Band Leader (uncredited)
Everett Glassas Brother Amos - Elder (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburgas Quaker (uncredited)
James Seayas Rebel Captain (uncredited)
William Tannenas Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Steve Warrenas Haskell (uncredited)
Peter Mark Richmanas Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Billy Engleas Small Role (uncredited)
Helen Kleebas Old Lady (uncredited)
Gene Rothas Farmer (uncredited)
Michael Jeffersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Hank Mannas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Dennis Mooreas Farmer (uncredited)
Paul Krugeras Quaker (uncredited)
Scott Seatonas Quaker (uncredited)
Richard Eyeras Little Jess Birdwell
Harry Hinesas County Fair Barker (uncredited)
Frank Sullyas Rebel Looter (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollardas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
James O'Haraas Forager (uncredited)
John Pickardas Ex-Sergeant on Front Line with Josh (uncredited)
John Smithas Caleb Cope
Richard Haleas Purdy
John Comptonas Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited)
Herman Hackas Quaker (uncredited)
Tyler McVeyas Farmer (uncredited)
Ralph Sanfordas Businessman (uncredited)
Tom Londonas Farmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
Richard Garlandas Rebel Bushwhacker Grabbed by Jess (uncredited)
Jim Goodwinas Coward (uncredited)
Norman Leavittas Clem - Looter (uncredited)
Mary Carras Emma - Quaker Woman (uncredited)
Jack Perrinas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Jack Perryas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissellas Barker (uncredited)
Mary Jacksonas Country Woman (uncredited)
Don Kennedyas Buster - Whacked by Eliza (uncredited)
Charles Mortonas Farmer (uncredited)
Dorothy McGuireas Eliza Birdwell
Sailor Vincentas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Robert Fulleras Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
Tom Irishas Young Rebel (uncredited)
Phyllis Loveas Mattie Birdwell
George Hugginsas Church Member (uncredited)
Joel Fluellenas Enoch
Edward Andrewsas Soldier (uncredited)
Doug McClureas Soldier (uncredited)
Frank Jenksas Shell Game Man (uncredited)
Henry Rowlandas O'Hara (uncredited)
James Andersonas Poor Loser Dunked by Jess (uncredited)
Theodore Newtonas Major Harvey
John Dierkesas Farmer (uncredited)
Wright Kingas Forager (uncredited)
Robert Middletonas Sam Jordan
Nelson Leighas Methodist Minister (uncredited)
Dick Johnstoneas Quaker (uncredited)
Cap Somersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Edmund Cobbas Operator (uncredited)
Charles Delaneyas Drinker (uncredited)
Charles Haltonas Brother Cope - Elder (uncredited)
Donald Kerras Billy Goat's Manager (uncredited)
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