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