Friendly Persuasion

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?

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  Gary Cooper

  Jess Birdwell
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  Dorothy McGuire

  Eliza Birdwell
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  Anthony Perkins

  Josh Birdwell
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  Richard Eyer

  Little Jess Birdwell
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  Robert Middleton

  Sam Jordan
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  Phyllis Love

  Mattie Birdwell
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  Peter Mark Richman

  Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
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  Walter Catlett

  Professor Quigley
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  Richard Hale

  Purdy
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  Joel Fluellen

  Enoch