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