Friendly Persuasion (1956)
Drama
War
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?
Cast
Jess Birdwell
Eliza Birdwell
Major Harvey
Caleb Cope
Opal Hudspeth
Pearl Hudspeth
Ruby Hudspeth
The Widow Hudspeth
Soldier (uncredited)
Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
Clem - Looter (uncredited)
Methodist Minister (uncredited)
Josh Birdwell
Farmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
Soldier (uncredited)
Young Husband (uncredited)
Poor Loser (uncredited)
Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Billy Goat - Wrestling Challenger (uncredited)
Brother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)
Mrs Purdy (uncredited)
Village Elder
Little Jess Birdwell
Sam Jordan
Mattie Birdwell
Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Professor Quigley
Purdy
Enoch
Crew
Director
Screenplay
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Art Direction
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Book
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