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