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