MOVIE
Friendly Persuasion
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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?
Release / first air1956-10-30
Original languageEN
GenresDrama, War
DirectorWilliam Wyler
WriterMichael Wilson
Budget$3,000,000
Revenue$8,000,000
ProductionAllied Artists, B-M Productions
Cast & Crew
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Gary CooperJess Birdwell
Dorothy McGuireEliza Birdwell
Anthony PerkinsJosh Birdwell
Richard EyerLittle Jess Birdwell
Robert MiddletonSam Jordan
Phyllis LoveMattie Birdwell
Peter Mark RichmanGardner 'Gard' Jordan
Walter CatlettProfessor Quigley
Richard HalePurdy
Joel FluellenEnochKeywords
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