Friendly Persuasion poster

Friendly Persuasion

1956·137'

William Wyler

DramaWar

★ 6.7

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?

Stills

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Cast

Gary Cooper Gary Cooper Jess Birdwell
Dorothy McGuire Dorothy McGuire Eliza Birdwell
Anthony Perkins Anthony Perkins Josh Birdwell
Richard Eyer Richard Eyer Little Jess Birdwell
Robert Middleton Robert Middleton Sam Jordan
Phyllis Love Phyllis Love Mattie Birdwell
Peter Mark Richman Peter Mark Richman Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Walter Catlett Walter Catlett Professor Quigley
Richard Hale Richard Hale Purdy
Joel Fluellen Joel Fluellen Enoch
Theodore Newton Theodore Newton Major Harvey
John Smith John Smith Caleb Cope

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