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