Friendly Persuasion (1956)

10/30/1956 (US) • 2h 17m

Drama, War

Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun... Laughter and Happiness.

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?

Top Billed Cast

Gary Cooper

Jess Birdwell

Dorothy McGuire

Eliza Birdwell

Anthony Perkins

Josh Birdwell

Richard Eyer

Little Jess Birdwell

Phyllis Love

Mattie Birdwell

Peter Mark Richman

Gardner 'Gard' Jordan

Walter Catlett

Professor Quigley


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$3,000,000.00

Revenue

$8,000,000.00

Keywords

civil war

based on novel or book

faith

slavery

pacifism

religion

goose

pacifist

american civil war

quakerism

historical drama

moral dilemma

19th century

county fair

1800s

american history

faith and religion

indiana

religion and morals

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