Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion

1956 · 2h 17m

6Noms

Directed by William Wyler

Synopsis

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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Details

Released
30 October 1956
Runtime
2h 17m
Director
William Wyler
Writers
Michael Wilson
Budget
$3,000,000
Box office
$8,000,000
Countries
United States of America
Languages
English
Production
Allied Artists, B-M Productions

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Cast

  • Gary Cooper
  • Dorothy McGuire
  • Anthony PerkinsNominated
  • Richard Eyer
  • Robert Middleton
  • Phyllis Love
  • Peter Mark Richman
  • Walter Catlett
  • Richard Hale
  • Joel Fluellen