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Friendly Persuasion

Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun... Laughter and Happiness.
Oct 30, 1956 · 2h 17m
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Drama
War

PLOT

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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CAST

Gary Cooper
Jess Birdwell
Dorothy McGuire
Eliza Birdwell
Anthony Perkins
Josh Birdwell
Richard Eyer
Little Jess Birdwell
Robert Middleton
Sam Jordan
Phyllis Love
Mattie Birdwell
Peter Mark Richman
Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Walter Catlett
Professor Quigley
Directed by William Wyler

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$8,000,000
Production
Allied Artists, B-M Productions
Country
US

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