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