Friendly Persuasion (1956)

11/25/1956 2h 17m

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

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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?

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Cast Ages at Release

Gary Cooper

as Jess Birdwell

Born 05/07/1901

Died 05/13/1961, age

Dorothy McGuire

as Eliza Birdwell

Born 06/14/1916

Died 09/13/2001, age

Anthony Perkins

as Josh Birdwell

Born 04/04/1932

Died 09/12/1992, age

Richard Eyer

as Little Jess Birdwell

Born 05/06/1945, age

Robert Middleton

as Sam Jordan

Born 05/13/1911

Died 06/14/1977, age

Walter Catlett

as Professor Quigley

Born 02/03/1889

Died 11/14/1960, age

Marjorie Main

as The Widow Hudspeth

Born 02/22/1890

Died 04/10/1975, age

Robert Fuller

as Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)

Born 07/29/1933, age

Norman Leavitt

as Clem - Looter (uncredited)

Born 12/01/1913

Died 12/10/2005, age

Doug McClure

as Soldier (uncredited)

Born 05/11/1935

Died 02/05/1995, age

Mary Carr

as Emma - Quaker Woman (uncredited)

Born 03/13/1874

Died 06/24/1973, age

Billy Curtis

as Midget at County Fair (uncredited)

Born 06/27/1909

Died 11/09/1988, age

Hank Mann

as Carnival Patron (uncredited)

Born 05/27/1887

Died 11/25/1971, age