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