Friendly Persuasion (1956)
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?
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- William Wyler
Writing:
- Michael Wilson
- Jessamyn West
Stars:
Release Date: 1956-11-25
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 137
- Budget: $3,000,000
- Revenue: $8,000,000
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Soldier (uncredited)
Josh Birdwell
Little Jess Birdwell
Sam Jordan
Poor Loser (uncredited)
Jess Birdwell
Young Husband (uncredited)
Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Caleb Cope
Mattie Birdwell
Professor Quigley
Purdy
Enoch
Major Harvey
Opal Hudspeth
Herself
The Widow Hudspeth
Soldier (uncredited)
Clem - Looter (uncredited)
Methodist Minister (uncredited)
Farmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Brother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)
Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Village Elder
