Friendly Persuasion
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1956-10-30 | 137 minutes
Plot Summary
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?
Cast
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Gary CooperJess Birdwell
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Dorothy McGuireEliza Birdwell
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Anthony PerkinsJosh Birdwell
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Richard EyerLittle Jess Birdwell
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Robert MiddletonSam Jordan
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Phyllis LoveMattie Birdwell
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Peter Mark RichmanGardner 'Gard' Jordan
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Walter CatlettProfessor Quigley
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Richard HalePurdy
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Joel FluellenEnoch
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Theodore NewtonMajor Harvey
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John SmithCaleb Cope
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Edna SkinnerOpal Hudspeth
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Marjorie MainThe Widow Hudspeth
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Edward AndrewsSoldier (uncredited)
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Robert FullerYouthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
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Norman LeavittClem - Looter (uncredited)
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Nelson LeighMethodist Minister (uncredited)
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