Friendly Persuasion (1956)

2h 17m · 30 Oct 1956

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Drama War

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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?

Movie ID	23974
Genre	Drama, War
Director	William Wyler
Main cast	Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer, Robert Middleton, Phyllis Love, Peter Mark Richman, Walter Catlett
Release date	30 October 1956
Release year	1956
Language	English
Duration	137 min (2h 17m)
Rating	6.7 / 10 (TMDB)
Production house	Allied Artists