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