Friendly Persuasion (1956)
Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun...Laughter and Happiness
Starring Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins
Directed by William Wyler
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?
Runtime: 137 min.
Rating: 6.4
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,War,Western
Keywords: civil war,based on novel or book,indiana,pacifism,slavery,faith,religion,goose,quakerism,19th century,county fair
Cast
Jess Birdwell
Eliza Birdwell
Josh Birdwell
Little Jess Birdwell
Sam Jordan
Mattie Birdwell
Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Professor Quigley
Purdy
Enoch
Major Harvey
Caleb Cope
Opal Hudspeth
Pearl Hudspeth
Ruby Hudspeth
The Widow Hudspeth
Soldier (uncredited)
Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
Clem - Looter (uncredited)
Methodist Minister (uncredited)
Farmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
Soldier (uncredited)
Young Husband (uncredited)
Poor Loser (uncredited)
Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Billy Goat - Wrestling Challenger (uncredited)