Friendly Persuasion

1956    2h 17m    Not Rated
Drama, War,
7.389%82%66%
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The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religous 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 attitide?
Directed By
William Wyler
Written By
Michael Wilson, Jessamyn West
Studio
Allied Artists, B-M Productions

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Cast of Friendly Persuasion
  • Gary CooperJess Birdwell
  • Dorothy McGuireEliza Birdwell
  • Anthony PerkinsJosh Birdwell
  • Richard EyerLittle Jess Birdwell
  • Robert MiddletonSam Jordan
  • Phyllis LoveMattie Birdwell
  • Peter Mark RichmanGardner 'Gard' Jordan
  • Walter CatlettProfessor Quigley
  • Richard HalePurdy
  • Joel FluellenEnoch
  • Theodore NewtonMajor Harvey
  • John SmithCaleb Cope
  • Edna SkinnerOpal Hudspeth
  • Marjorie DurantPearl Hudspeth
  • Frances FarwellRuby Hudspeth
  • Marjorie MainThe Widow Hudspeth
  • Edward AndrewsSoldier (uncredited)
  • Robert FullerYouthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
  • Norman LeavittClem - Looter (uncredited)
  • Nelson LeighMethodist Minister (uncredited)
  • Tom LondonFarmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
  • Doug McClureSoldier (uncredited)
  • William SchallertYoung Husband (uncredited)
  • Joe TurkelPoor Loser (uncredited)
  • Harry 'Snub' PollardCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Ivan RasputinBilly Goat - Wrestling Challenger (uncredited)
  • Russell SimpsonBrother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)
  • Jean InnessMrs Purdy (uncredited)
  • Charles HaltonVillage Elder
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