

Friendly Persuasion
Visit website6.6/10 • 121
1956-11-25 • 2h 17m
Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun... Laughter and Happiness.
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?
- Directors
- William Wyler
- Editors
- Robert Belcher

Friendly Persuasion
Visit website1956-11-25 • 2h 17m
6.6/10 • 121
Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun... Laughter and Happiness.
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?
- Directors
- William Wyler
- Editors
- Robert Belcher
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsGary Cooper
Jess Birdwell
Dorothy McGuire
Eliza Birdwell
Anthony Perkins
Josh Birdwell
Richard Eyer
Little Jess Birdwell
Robert Middleton
Sam Jordan
Phyllis Love
Mattie Birdwell
Peter Mark Richman
Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Walter Catlett
Professor Quigley
Richard Hale
Purdy
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $3,000,000.00
- Revenue
- $8,000,000.00
- Keywords
- indiana, usabased on novel or bookfaithslaverypacifismreligiongooseamerican civil warquakerism19th centurycounty fair