Friendly Persuasion (1956)
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    Title: Friendly Persuasion
Original Title: Friendly Persuasion
Release Date: 1956-10-30
Status: Released
Rating: 6.658/10 (from 134 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Drama, War
Production Companies: Allied Artists, B-M Productions
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
 
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
            