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