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