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Friendly Persuasion

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NR Drama War

Starring: Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer, Robert Middleton

Writer: Michael Wilson, Jessamyn West

Release Date:
October 30, 1956
Ratings:
6.7 / 10
Director:
William Wyler
Companies:
Allied Artists

Overview

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?