Friendly Persuasion (1956)

6.7/10 137 min Drama War

Overview

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

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

Edna Skinner

Opal Hudspeth

Marjorie Main

The Widow Hudspeth

Edward Andrews

Soldier (uncredited)

Robert Fuller

Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)

Norman Leavitt

Clem - Looter (uncredited)

Nelson Leigh

Methodist Minister (uncredited)

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