Friendly Persuasion (1956)

Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews

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?

• Released: 1956-10-30
• Genres: Drama, War
• Runtime: 2h 17m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.7/10 from 149 votes

Directed by William Wyler.

Top cast

• Gary Cooper as Jess Birdwell
• Dorothy McGuire as Eliza Birdwell
• Anthony Perkins as Josh Birdwell
• Richard Eyer as Little Jess Birdwell
• Robert Middleton as Sam Jordan
• Phyllis Love as Mattie Birdwell
• Peter Mark Richman as Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
• Walter Catlett as Professor Quigley
• Richard Hale as Purdy
• Joel Fluellen as Enoch

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Friendly Persuasion

• United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, YouTube

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