Friendly Persuasion (1956)

  • NR
  • 10/24/1956 (US)
  • Drama, War
  • 2h 17m

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

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?

William Wyler

Director

Michael Wilson

Screenplay

Cast

Gary Cooper's headshot

Gary Cooper

Jess Birdwell
Dorothy McGuire's headshot

Dorothy McGuire

Eliza Birdwell
Anthony Perkins's headshot

Anthony Perkins

Josh Birdwell
Richard Eyer's headshot

Richard Eyer

Little Jess Birdwell
Robert Middleton's headshot

Robert Middleton

Sam Jordan
Phyllis Love's headshot

Phyllis Love

Mattie Birdwell
Peter Mark Richman's headshot

Peter Mark Richman

Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Walter Catlett's headshot

Walter Catlett

Professor Quigley

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