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Friendly Persuasion (1956)

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Audience Score
66
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NR 2 hr 17 minNov 25th, 1956War, Drama
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?
StarringGary CooperDorothy McGuireAnthony Perkins
DirectorWilliam Wyler

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 25th, 1956
On DVD & Blu-ray:December 5th, 2000 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$3,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$8,000,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Walter Mirisch
Production Companies:Allied Artists, B-M Productions
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookreligion19th centuryfaithslaveryamerican civil warindiana, usapacifismgoosequakerism