Friendly Persuasion poster
Director William Wyler
Screenplay Michael Wilson

Friendly Persuasion

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

Release Date: 1956-11-25

Duration: 137 minutes

Synopsis

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?

Casting

  • Gary Cooper
    Jess Birdwell
  • Doug McClure
    Soldier (uncredited)
  • Russell Custer
    Carnival Patron (uncredited)
  • William Schallert
    Young Husband (uncredited)
  • Anthony Perkins
    Josh Birdwell
  • John Pickard
    Ex-Sergeant on Front Line with Josh (uncredited)
  • Robert Fuller
    Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
  • Tyler McVey
    Farmer (uncredited)
  • Ralph Moratz
    Carnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Joe Turkel
    Poor Loser (uncredited)

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