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