Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion

Release Date: 1956-10-30

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?

Rating: 6.682 / 10

Cast

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

as Jess Birdwell

Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire

as Eliza Birdwell

Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

as Josh Birdwell

Richard Eyer

Richard Eyer

as Little Jess Birdwell

Robert Middleton

Robert Middleton

as Sam Jordan

Crew

  • William Wyler - Director

  • Michael Wilson - Screenplay

  • Del Harris - Sound Editor

  • Robert Wyler - Associate Producer

  • Allen K. Wood - Production Manager

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