Friendly Persuasion

Directed by William Wyler
1956    2h 17m    Not Rated
Drama, War, Western,
7.380%82%
In 1862 Indiana, a Quaker family grapples with their pacifist beliefs as the Civil War looms. When Southern raiders threaten their way of life, they must confront a harrowing choice: uphold their principles or protect their loved ones in a time of turmoil.
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Cast of Friendly Persuasion
  • Gary CooperJess Birdwell
  • Dorothy McGuireEliza Birdwell
  • Anthony PerkinsJosh Birdwell
  • Richard EyerLittle Jess Birdwell
  • Robert MiddletonSam Jordan
  • Phyllis LoveMattie Birdwell
  • Peter Mark RichmanGardner 'Gard' Jordan
  • Walter CatlettProfessor Quigley
  • Richard HalePurdy
  • Joel FluellenEnoch
  • Theodore NewtonMajor Harvey
  • John SmithCaleb Cope
  • Edna SkinnerOpal Hudspeth
  • Marjorie DurantPearl Hudspeth
  • Frances FarwellRuby Hudspeth
  • Marjorie MainThe Widow Hudspeth
  • Edward AndrewsSoldier (uncredited)
  • Robert FullerYouthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
  • Norman LeavittClem - Looter (uncredited)
  • Nelson LeighMethodist Minister (uncredited)
  • Tom LondonFarmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
  • Doug McClureSoldier (uncredited)
  • William SchallertYoung Husband (uncredited)
  • Joe TurkelPoor Loser (uncredited)
  • Harry 'Snub' PollardCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Ivan RasputinBilly Goat - Wrestling Challenger (uncredited)
  • Russell SimpsonBrother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)
  • Jean InnessMrs Purdy (uncredited)
  • James AndersonPoor Loser Dunked by Jess (uncredited)
  • Irvin AshkenazyFarmer (uncredited)
  • Walter BaconCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Benjie BancroftCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • John BartonCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Phil BloomCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Chet BrandenburgQuaker (uncredited)
  • Tex BrodusCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Bob BurnsDancer at Carnival (uncredited)
  • Mary CarrEmma - Quaker Woman (uncredited)
  • Noble 'Kid' ChissellBarker (uncredited)
  • Edmund CobbOperator (uncredited)
  • Bud CokesCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Cecil CombsCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • John ComptonRebel Lieutenant (uncredited)
  • Chuck CourtneyReb Courier (uncredited)
  • John CravenBand Leader (uncredited)
  • Billy CurtisMidget at County Fair (uncredited)
  • Russell CusterCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Charles DelaneyDrinker (uncredited)
  • John DierkesFarmer (uncredited)
  • James DobsonRebel Soldier (uncredited)
  • Richard ElmoreCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Billy EngleSmall Role (uncredited)
  • Duke FishmanCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Bob FolkersonSouthern Renegade (uncredited)
  • Ralph GambleMedicine Man (uncredited)
  • Richard GarlandRebel Bushwhacker Grabbed by Jess (uncredited)
  • Slim GautCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Everett GlassBrother Amos - Elder (uncredited)
  • James GonzalezCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Jim GoodwinCoward (uncredited)
  • Herman HackQuaker (uncredited)
  • Frank HagneyLemonade Vendor (uncredited)
  • Charles HaltonBrother Cope - Elder (uncredited)
  • Ron HargraveFarmer (uncredited)
  • Harry HinesCounty Fair Barker (uncredited)
  • Earle HodginsShooting Gallery Operator (uncredited)
  • George HugginsChurch Member (uncredited)
  • Tom IrishYoung Rebel (uncredited)
  • Jack IsbellCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Mary JacksonCountry Woman (uncredited)
  • Michael JeffersCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Frank JenksShell Game Man (uncredited)
  • Diane JergensElizabeth - Quaker Girl (uncredited)
  • Leroy JohnsonForager (uncredited)
  • Dick JohnstoneQuaker (uncredited)
  • Chester JonesCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • King KarloFire Eater (uncredited)
  • Don KennedyBuster - Whacked by Eliza (uncredited)
  • Donald KerrBilly Goat's Manager (uncredited)
  • Wright KingForager (uncredited)
  • Helen KleebOld Lady (uncredited)
  • Paul KrugerQuaker (uncredited)
  • Clarence M. LandryCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Jack MacySmall Role (uncredited)
  • Hank MannCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • William McCarterCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Tipp McClureUnion Soldier (uncredited)
  • Tyler McVeyFarmer (uncredited)
  • Dennis MooreFarmer (uncredited)
  • Ralph MoratzCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Charles MortonFarmer (uncredited)
  • Ron NymanCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • James O'HaraForager (uncredited)
  • Murray ParkerSword Swallower (uncredited)
  • Jack PerrinCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Jack PerryCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • John PickardEx-Sergeant on Front Line with Josh (uncredited)
  • Gene RothFarmer (uncredited)
  • Wolfram Von BockO'Hara (uncredited)
  • Ralph SanfordBusinessman (uncredited)
  • Scott SeatonQuaker (uncredited)
  • James SeayRebel Captain (uncredited)
  • Lucile SewallCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Leslie SketchleyCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Cap SomersCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Jack SterlingRebel (uncredited)
  • Frank SullyRebel Looter (uncredited)
  • William TannenSupply Sergeant (uncredited)
  • William VedderFarmer (uncredited)
  • Sailor VincentCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  • Glen WaltersDancer at Carnival (uncredited)
  • Steve WarrenHaskell (uncredited)
  • Hart WayneFarmer (uncredited)
  • Wally WestChristian Church Member (uncredited)
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