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