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