Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion is a 1956 Historic Drama film released on 25th November; William Wyler directed the film which stars Anthony Perkins, William Schallert, and Tom London. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $5,000,000 on its budget.
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 (27)
Anthony Perkins
William Schallert
Tom London
Edward Andrews
Gary Cooper
Russell Simpson
Joe Turkel
Doug McClure
Nelson Leigh
Marjorie Main
Peter Mark Richman
Dorothy McGuire
Joel Fluellen
Richard Hale
Walter Catlett
Robert Middleton
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Production Companies
Friendly Persuasion Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
4% 0-12
22% 20-29
15% 30-39
19% 40-49
11% 50-59
19% 60-69
4% 70-79
7% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
19% Female
81% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
Friendly Persuasion FAQ
When was Friendly Persuasion released?
Friendly Persuasion was released on Sunday November 25th, 1956.
How much did Friendly Persuasion cost to make?
The budget was $3,000,000.
How much money did Friendly Persuasion make?
The worldwide revenue was $8,000,000.
Is Friendly Persuasion on Netflix?
No, Friendly Persuasion is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is Friendly Persuasion on Amazon Prime?
No, Friendly Persuasion is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is Friendly Persuasion on Disney Plus?
No, Friendly Persuasion is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States