Friendly Persuasion
Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun... Laughter and Happiness.
October 30, 1956
137 min
NR
✓ Released 25393 days ago
Drama
War
6.7
User Score
141 votes
About
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 Info
Status: Released
Director: William Wyler
Runtime: 137 min
Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $8,000,000
Top Cast
Gary Cooper
Jess Birdwell
Dorothy McGuire
Eliza Birdwell
Anthony Perkins
Josh Birdwell
Richard Eyer
Little Jess Birdwell
Robert Middleton
Sam Jordan
Phyllis Love
Mattie Birdwell
Peter Mark Richman
Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Walter Catlett
Professor Quigley
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