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