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Release Date: January 1st, 1975. Plot Summary The Birdwells, a family of Quakers living in Indiana. Book as Source Material (1974-1975) Full Cast & Crew. MOVIE, TV, AND CELEBRITY DATA.
Friendly Persuasion (1. Cast, Ratings, Recommendations. The Birdwells, a family of Quakers living in Indiana led by patriarch Jess (Richard Kiley) and his wife, Eliza (Shirley Knight), must confront their pacifism and religious beliefs when the Civil War sweeps into their lives. The elder Birdwells maintain their beliefs; their sons, Josh (Michael O'Keefe) and Labe (Kevin O'Keefe), are more conflicted.
But the family finds a way to help the war effort against the South when they give shelter and protection to escaped slaves. Starring: Richard Kiley, Shirley Knight, Clifton James.
Uncover detailed information about Friendly Persuasion (1975). Explore interactive visualizations about the cast, ratings, recommendations, plot, and more. Friendly Persuasion may refer to: The Friendly Persuasion, a 1945 novel by Jessamyn West.
Director: Joseph Sargent. Producer: Joseph Sargent.
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Adapted from the best-selling novel by Jessamyn West, Friendly Persuasion is set in Southern Indiana in the early days of the Civil War. Gary Cooper plays Jess. Read Friendly Persuasion (1956) synopsis, storyline and movie plot summary on Fandango. Friendly Persuasion (TV Movie 1975) on IMDb: Plot summary, synopsis, and more.