Friendly Persuasion (movie)

Friendly Persuasion (movie)

  • User score: 6.6
  • Production country: United States of America
  • Producer: William Wyler
  • Production companies: Allied Artists, B-M Productions
  • Genre: Drama, War
  • Budget: $3,000,000
  • Revenue: $8,000,000
  • Release date: 11/25/1956
  • Run time: 137 min.

Movie description

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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Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Role(s): Jess Birdwell

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Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire

Role(s): Eliza Birdwell

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Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

Role(s): Josh Birdwell

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Richard Eyer

Richard Eyer

Role(s): Little Jess Birdwell

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Robert Middleton

Robert Middleton

Role(s): Sam Jordan

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