Friendly Persuasion (1956)
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1956 · NR · 2h 17m · Drama, War
Genres: Drama, War
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.
Director: William Wyler
Writers: Michael Wilson
Music by: Dimitri Tiomkin
Cinematography: Ellsworth Fredericks
Editor: Edward A. Biery, Robert Swink
Box office: $8M · Budget: $3M · Rated 6.6/10 by 144 viewers
Cast
Gary Cooper as Jess BirdwellDorothy McGuire as Eliza BirdwellAnthony Perkins as Josh BirdwellRichard Eyer as Little Jess BirdwellRobert Middleton as Sam JordanPhyllis Love as Mattie BirdwellPeter Mark Richman as Gardner 'Gard' JordanWalter Catlett as Professor QuigleyRichard Hale as PurdyJoel Fluellen as EnochTheodore Newton as Major HarveyJohn Smith as Caleb CopeMore like this
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