Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion (1956)

Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun... Laughter and Happiness.

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?

Date of release
1956-10-30
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (148)
Runtime
2h 17m
Genres
Drama, War
Director
William Wyler

Casting

  • Gary Cooper — Jess Birdwell
  • Dorothy McGuire — Eliza Birdwell
  • Anthony Perkins — Josh Birdwell
  • Richard Eyer — Little Jess Birdwell
  • Robert Middleton — Sam Jordan
  • Phyllis Love — Mattie Birdwell
  • Peter Mark Richman — Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
  • Walter Catlett — Professor Quigley
  • Richard Hale — Purdy
  • Joel Fluellen — Enoch
  • Theodore Newton — Major Harvey
  • John Smith — Caleb Cope

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