Friendly Persuasion

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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Release date

30 Oct 1956

Runtime

2 h 17 min

• TMDB 6.7

Genres

• Drama
• War

Director

William Wyler

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Countries

• US

Cast

Gary Cooperas Jess BirdwellDorothy McGuireas Eliza BirdwellAnthony Perkinsas Josh BirdwellRichard Eyeras Little Jess BirdwellRobert Middletonas Sam JordanPhyllis Loveas Mattie BirdwellPeter Mark Richmanas Gardner 'Gard' JordanWalter Catlettas Professor QuigleyRichard Haleas PurdyJoel Fluellenas Enoch

Writers

Michael Wilson

Composer

Dimitri Tiomkin

Cinematography

EFEllsworth Fredericks

Studios

AAAllied ArtistsBPB-M Productions

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