Friendly Persuasion (1956)

Friendly Persuasion (1956)

Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun... Laughter and Happiness. 1956-11-25 United States of America 137 Min. PG-13
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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?

Cast

Gary Cooper is Jess Birdwell
Jess Birdwell
Dorothy McGuire is Eliza Birdwell
Eliza Birdwell
Anthony Perkins is Josh Birdwell
Josh Birdwell
Richard Eyer is Little Jess Birdwell
Little Jess Birdwell
Robert Middleton is Sam Jordan
Sam Jordan
Phyllis Love is Mattie Birdwell
Mattie Birdwell
Peter Mark Richman is Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Walter Catlett is Professor Quigley
Professor Quigley
Richard Hale is Purdy
Purdy
Joel Fluellen is Enoch
Enoch
Theodore Newton is Major Harvey
Major Harvey
John Smith is Caleb Cope
Caleb Cope

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