Film · Drama, War
Friendly Persuasion (1956)
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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?
- Director
- William Wyler
- Writers
- Michael Wilson, Jessamyn West
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Release date
- October 30, 1956
Cast
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)
