Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion

Drama · 1956 · 2h 17m

Movie

6.7/10 · TMDB

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Overview

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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Cast & crew

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
Edna SkinnerOpal Hudspeth
Marjorie DurantPearl Hudspeth
Frances FarwellRuby Hudspeth

Information

Release date
22 November 1956
Director
William Wyler
Genres
Drama, War
Runtime
2h 17m
Country of origin
United States

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