Friendly Persuasion
1956 · 2h 17m · Drama, War · United States of America · Rated U (GB)
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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?
Directed by
William WylerWritten by
Michael Wilson6.4Smart score
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1860s19th centuryamerican civil waramerican historybased on novel or bookcounty fairfaithfaith and religiongoosehistorical dramaindiana, usamoral dilemmapacifismpacifistquakerismquakersreligionreligion and moralsslavery
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