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Friendly Persuasion

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

★ 6.6 TMDB Rating · 148 votes

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
Release date
Oct 30, 1956
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of Friendly Persuasion

  • Portrait of Gary Cooper

    Gary Cooper

    Jess Birdwell

  • Portrait of Dorothy McGuire

    Dorothy McGuire

    Eliza Birdwell

  • Portrait of Anthony Perkins

    Anthony Perkins

    Josh Birdwell

  • Portrait of Richard Eyer

    Richard Eyer

    Little Jess Birdwell

  • Portrait of Robert Middleton

    Robert Middleton

    Sam Jordan

  • Portrait of Phyllis Love

    Phyllis Love

    Mattie Birdwell

  • Portrait of Peter Mark Richman

    Peter Mark Richman

    Gardner 'Gard' Jordan

  • Portrait of Walter Catlett

    Walter Catlett

    Professor Quigley

  • Portrait of Richard Hale

    Richard Hale

    Purdy

  • Portrait of Joel Fluellen

    Joel Fluellen

    Enoch

  • Portrait of Theodore Newton

    Theodore Newton

    Major Harvey

  • Portrait of John Smith

    John Smith

    Caleb Cope

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