Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion

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

6.7 /10 138 votes
October 30, 1956 2h 17m Released

Storyline

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?

Key Information

Director William Wyler
Writers Michael Wilson, Jessamyn West
Studio Allied Artists
Rating 6.7/10
Language EN
Budget $3,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Jess Birdwell

Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire

Eliza Birdwell

Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

Josh Birdwell

Richard Eyer

Richard Eyer

Little Jess Birdwell

Robert Middleton

Robert Middleton

Sam Jordan

Phyllis Love

Phyllis Love

Mattie Birdwell

Peter Mark Richman

Peter Mark Richman

Gardner 'Gard' Jordan

Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett

Professor Quigley

Richard Hale

Richard Hale

Purdy

Joel Fluellen

Joel Fluellen

Enoch

Theodore Newton

Theodore Newton

Major Harvey

John Smith

John Smith

Caleb Cope

Frequently Asked Questions

Friendly Persuasion was released on October 30, 1956.

The runtime of Friendly Persuasion is 2h 17m.

Friendly Persuasion is a Drama, War movie.

Friendly Persuasion has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Friendly Persuasion is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Friendly Persuasion was directed by William Wyler.

The main cast of Friendly Persuasion includes Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins.

Friendly Persuasion is originally in English.