Friendly Persuasion

Name: Friendly Persuasion
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1956-10-30
Duration: 2 h 17 min
Cast: Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer

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 Wyler

Written by

Michael Wilson

Starring

Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer

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Not available to stream, rent or buy in United Kingdom.

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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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