Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion

1956
2h 17m
6.7

6.7/10

138 votes • View on IMDb
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?

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Status: Released

Budget: $3,000,000

Revenue: $8,000,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Allied Artists B-M Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

indiana, usa based on novel or book faith slavery pacifism religion goose pacifist american civil war quakerism historical drama moral dilemma 19th century county fair quakers 1860s american history faith and religion religion and morals

Quick Facts

Release Date October 30, 1956
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0049233

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

Phyllis Love
Phyllis Love

Mattie Birdwell

Peter Mark Richman
Peter Mark Richman

Gardner 'Gard' Jordan

Walter Catlett
Walter Catlett

Professor Quigley

Richard Hale
Richard Hale

Purdy

Joel Fluellen
Joel Fluellen

Enoch

Theodore Newton
Theodore Newton

Major Harvey

John Smith
John Smith

Caleb Cope

Key Crew

William Wyler
Director
Michael Wilson
Screenplay
William Wyler
Producer
Walter Mirisch
Executive Producer