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