Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion

Information

Release DateOctober 30, 1956
Runtime2h 17m
StatusReleased
Budget$3M
Revenue$8M
ProductionAllied Artists, B-M Productions
LanguagesEnglish
6.6
127 votes
Popularity1

Friendly Persuasion

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

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?

Cast & Crew

Director

William Wyler
William Wyler

Featured Cast

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Jess Birdwell

Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire

Eliza Birdwell

Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

Josh Birdwell

Richard Eyer

Richard Eyer

Little Jess Birdwell

Robert Middleton

Robert Middleton

Sam Jordan

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