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