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Friendly Persuasion(1956)

1211/25/1956 (US)DramaWar2h 17m
66%

Movie Score

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?

Movie Cast

Gary Cooper photo

Gary Cooper

Jess Birdwell

Dorothy McGuire photo

Dorothy McGuire

Eliza Birdwell

Anthony Perkins photo

Anthony Perkins

Josh Birdwell

Richard Eyer photo

Richard Eyer

Little Jess Birdwell

Phyllis Love photo

Phyllis Love

Mattie Birdwell

Peter Mark Richman photo

Peter Mark Richman

Gardner 'Gard' Jordan

Walter Catlett photo

Walter Catlett

Professor Quigley

Theodore Newton photo

Theodore Newton

Major Harvey

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

Budget$3,000,000.00

Revenue$8,000,000.00

Production CompanyAllied Artists

Original LanguageEnglish

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