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
Mattie Birdwell
Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Professor Quigley

Crew

Screenplay
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Wardrobe Designer
Sound Editor
Associate Producer
Production Manager