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