
Friendly Persuasion
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?
Release Date: 1956-11-25
Drama
War
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Casts

Gary Cooper
as Jess Birdwell

Dorothy McGuire
as Eliza Birdwell

Anthony Perkins
as Josh Birdwell

Richard Eyer
as Little Jess Birdwell

Robert Middleton
as Sam Jordan

Phyllis Love
as Mattie Birdwell

Peter Mark Richman
as Gardner 'Gard' Jordan

Walter Catlett
as Professor Quigley

Richard Hale
as Purdy

Joel Fluellen
as Enoch