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Friendly Persuasion (1956)

Friendly Persuasion

Subtitles for: Friendly Persuasion (1956)

"Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun... Laughter and Happiness."

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?

Rate★ 6.6/10 (145 votes)
GenreDramaWar
Duration2h 17m
CountryUnited States of America
Release30 Oct 1956
LanguageEN
DirectorWilliam Wyler
Keywordsindiana, usabased on novel or bookfaithslaverypacifismreligiongoosepacifistamerican civil warquakerismhistorical dramamoral dilemma19th centurycounty fairquakers1860samerican historyfaith and religionreligion and morals
IMDbtt0049233 ↗
TypeMovie Released

Cast

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Gary CooperJess Birdwell
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Dorothy McGuireEliza Birdwell
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Anthony PerkinsJosh Birdwell
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Richard EyerLittle Jess Birdwell
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Robert MiddletonSam Jordan
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Phyllis LoveMattie Birdwell
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Peter Mark RichmanGardner 'Gard' Jordan
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Walter CatlettProfessor Quigley
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Richard HalePurdy
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Joel FluellenEnoch
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