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Friendly Persuasion

Not Rated
DramaWar
6.6/10(114 ratings)

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?

11-25-1956
2h 17m
Friendly Persuasion
Backdrop for Friendly Persuasion

Main 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

Mattie Birdwell

Peter Mark Richman

Peter Mark Richman

Gardner 'Gard' Jordan

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
William Wyler
Production:
Allied Artists, B-M Productions
Revenue:
$8,000,000
Budget:
$3,000,000

Key Crew

Director:
William Wyler
Screenplay:
Michael Wilson
Production Manager:
Allen K. Wood
Costume Design:
Dorothy Jeakins
Producer:
William Wyler

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en