Friendly Persuasion

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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?

CastCrewDetailsGenres

Gary CooperJess Birdwell

Dorothy McGuireEliza Birdwell

Anthony PerkinsJosh Birdwell

Richard EyerLittle Jess Birdwell

Robert MiddletonSam Jordan

Phyllis LoveMattie Birdwell

Peter Mark RichmanGardner 'Gard' Jordan

Walter CatlettProfessor Quigley

Richard HalePurdy

Joel FluellenEnoch

Theodore NewtonMajor Harvey

John SmithCaleb Cope

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