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