
Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
Release: 1956-10-30·Runtime: 137m·★ 6.7
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 O'Haraas Forager (uncredited)
Frank Sullyas Rebel Looter (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburgas Quaker (uncredited)
Charles Mortonas Farmer (uncredited)
Dennis Mooreas Farmer (uncredited)
Scott Seatonas Quaker (uncredited)
Mary Carras Emma - Quaker Woman (uncredited)
Frank Hagneyas Lemonade Vendor (uncredited)
Ralph Moratzas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Steve Warrenas Haskell (uncredited)
Frank Jenksas Shell Game Man (uncredited)
Walter Catlettas Professor Quigley
Paul Krugeras Quaker (uncredited)
Tyler McVeyas Farmer (uncredited)
William Tannenas Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Jim Goodwinas Coward (uncredited)
Gene Rothas Farmer (uncredited)
Marjorie Mainas The Widow Hudspeth
Chuck Courtneyas Reb Courier (uncredited)
Billy Engleas Small Role (uncredited)
Jack Perrinas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Joe Turkelas Poor Loser (uncredited)
James Andersonas Poor Loser Dunked by Jess (uncredited)
Theodore Newtonas Major Harvey
Nelson Leighas Methodist Minister (uncredited)
Gary Cooperas Jess Birdwell
Richard Haleas Purdy
Harry Hinesas County Fair Barker (uncredited)
Anthony Perkinsas Josh Birdwell
Robert Middletonas Sam Jordan
Charles Delaneyas Drinker (uncredited)
John Dierkesas Farmer (uncredited)
Don Kennedyas Buster - Whacked by Eliza (uncredited)
Michael Jeffersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Wright Kingas Forager (uncredited)
Cap Somersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
John Smithas Caleb Cope
Tom Irishas Young Rebel (uncredited)
Billy Curtisas Midget at County Fair (uncredited)
Richard Garlandas Rebel Bushwhacker Grabbed by Jess (uncredited)
Donald Kerras Billy Goat's Manager (uncredited)
Henry Rowlandas O'Hara (uncredited)
Edna Skinneras Opal Hudspeth
Joel Fluellenas Enoch
Harry 'Snub' Pollardas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Jack Perryas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Ralph Sanfordas Businessman (uncredited)
Dorothy McGuireas Eliza Birdwell
Edward Andrewsas Soldier (uncredited)
Everett Glassas Brother Amos - Elder (uncredited)
Sailor Vincentas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Peter Mark Richmanas Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Herman Hackas Quaker (uncredited)
Earle Hodginsas Shooting Gallery Operator (uncredited)
George Hugginsas Church Member (uncredited)
Mary Jacksonas Country Woman (uncredited)
John Pickardas Ex-Sergeant on Front Line with Josh (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissellas Barker (uncredited)
John Comptonas Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited)
Hank Mannas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Tom Londonas Farmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
Russell Simpsonas Brother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)
Edmund Cobbas Operator (uncredited)
Charles Haltonas Brother Cope - Elder (uncredited)
Dick Johnstoneas Quaker (uncredited)
Richard Eyeras Little Jess Birdwell
Doug McClureas Soldier (uncredited)
Diane Jergensas Elizabeth - Quaker Girl (uncredited)
James Seayas Rebel Captain (uncredited)
Norman Leavittas Clem - Looter (uncredited)
William Schallertas Young Husband (uncredited)
Helen Kleebas Old Lady (uncredited)
Phyllis Loveas Mattie Birdwell
Robert Fulleras Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
John Cravenas Band Leader (uncredited)
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