Friendly Persuasion

Directed by William Wyler
1956    2h 17m    Not Rated
Drama, War, Western,
7.380%82%
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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?
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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)
  • James AndersonPoor Loser Dunked by Jess (uncredited)
  • Irvin AshkenazyFarmer (uncredited)
  • Walter BaconCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Benjie BancroftCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • John BartonCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Phil BloomCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Chet BrandenburgQuaker (uncredited)
  • Tex BrodusCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Bob BurnsDancer at Carnival (uncredited)
  • Mary CarrEmma - Quaker Woman (uncredited)
  • Noble 'Kid' ChissellBarker (uncredited)
  • Edmund CobbOperator (uncredited)
  • Bud CokesCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Cecil CombsCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • John ComptonRebel Lieutenant (uncredited)
  • Chuck CourtneyReb Courier (uncredited)
  • John CravenBand Leader (uncredited)
  • Billy CurtisMidget at County Fair (uncredited)
  • Russell CusterCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Charles DelaneyDrinker (uncredited)
  • John DierkesFarmer (uncredited)
  • James DobsonRebel Soldier (uncredited)
  • Richard ElmoreCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Billy EngleSmall Role (uncredited)
  • Duke FishmanCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Bob FolkersonSouthern Renegade (uncredited)
  • Ralph GambleMedicine Man (uncredited)
  • Richard GarlandRebel Bushwhacker Grabbed by Jess (uncredited)
  • Slim GautCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Everett GlassBrother Amos - Elder (uncredited)
  • James GonzalezCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Jim GoodwinCoward (uncredited)
  • Herman HackQuaker (uncredited)
  • Frank HagneyLemonade Vendor (uncredited)
  • Charles HaltonBrother Cope - Elder (uncredited)
  • Ron HargraveFarmer (uncredited)
  • Harry HinesCounty Fair Barker (uncredited)
  • Earle HodginsShooting Gallery Operator (uncredited)
  • George HugginsChurch Member (uncredited)
  • Tom IrishYoung Rebel (uncredited)
  • Jack IsbellCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Mary JacksonCountry Woman (uncredited)
  • Michael JeffersCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Frank JenksShell Game Man (uncredited)
  • Diane JergensElizabeth - Quaker Girl (uncredited)
  • Leroy JohnsonForager (uncredited)
  • Dick JohnstoneQuaker (uncredited)
  • Chester JonesCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • King KarloFire Eater (uncredited)
  • Don KennedyBuster - Whacked by Eliza (uncredited)
  • Donald KerrBilly Goat's Manager (uncredited)
  • Wright KingForager (uncredited)
  • Helen KleebOld Lady (uncredited)
  • Paul KrugerQuaker (uncredited)
  • Clarence M. LandryCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Jack MacySmall Role (uncredited)
  • Hank MannCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • William McCarterCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Tipp McClureUnion Soldier (uncredited)
  • Tyler McVeyFarmer (uncredited)
  • Dennis MooreFarmer (uncredited)
  • Ralph MoratzCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Charles MortonFarmer (uncredited)
  • Ron NymanCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • James O'HaraForager (uncredited)
  • Murray ParkerSword Swallower (uncredited)
  • Jack PerrinCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Jack PerryCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • John PickardEx-Sergeant on Front Line with Josh (uncredited)
  • Gene RothFarmer (uncredited)
  • Wolfram Von BockO'Hara (uncredited)
  • Ralph SanfordBusinessman (uncredited)
  • Scott SeatonQuaker (uncredited)
  • James SeayRebel Captain (uncredited)
  • Lucile SewallCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Leslie SketchleyCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Cap SomersCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Jack SterlingRebel (uncredited)
  • Frank SullyRebel Looter (uncredited)
  • William TannenSupply Sergeant (uncredited)
  • William VedderFarmer (uncredited)
  • Sailor VincentCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Glen WaltersDancer at Carnival (uncredited)
  • Steve WarrenHaskell (uncredited)
  • Hart WayneFarmer (uncredited)
  • Wally WestChristian Church Member (uncredited)
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