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Friendly Persuasion

6.7NR

MovieDrama, War19562h 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?

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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?

Directed by
William Wyler
Written by
Michael Wilson
Genres
Drama, War
Released
October 30, 1956
Runtime
2h 17m
Status
Released
Language
English
Countries
United States of America
Studios
Allied Artists, B-M Productions
Budget
$3,000,000
Box office
$8,000,000
  • 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
  • MMarjorie DurantPearl Hudspeth
  • FFrances FarwellRuby Hudspeth
  • Marjorie MainThe Widow Hudspeth
  • Edward AndrewsSoldier (uncredited)
  • Robert FullerYouthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
  • Norman LeavittClem - Looter (uncredited)
  • Nelson LeighMethodist Minister (uncredited)

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