Friendly Persuasion
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1956-10-30 • 2h 17m
Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun... Laughter and Happiness.
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?
- Directors
- William Wyler
- Editors
- Robert Belcher
Friendly Persuasion
Visit website1956-10-30 • 2h 17m
6.6/10 • 127
Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun... Laughter and Happiness.
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?
- Directors
- William Wyler
- Editors
- Robert Belcher
Top Billed Cast
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Gary Cooper
Jess Birdwell
Dorothy McGuire
Eliza Birdwell
Anthony Perkins
Josh Birdwell
Richard Eyer
Little Jess Birdwell
Robert Middleton
Sam Jordan
Phyllis Love
Mattie Birdwell
Peter Mark Richman
Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Walter Catlett
Professor Quigley
Richard Hale
Purdy
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $3,000,000.00
- Revenue
- $8,000,000.00
- Keywords
- civil warbased on novel or bookfaithslaverypacifismreligiongoosepacifistamerican civil warquakerismhistorical dramamoral dilemma19th centurycounty fair1800samerican historyfaith and religionindianareligion and morals