🎬 Drama, War

Friendly Persuasion

"Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun... Laughter and Happiness."

⭐ 6.7/10 1956 2h 17m Dir. William Wyler

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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?

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6.7/10 142 votes

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Year
1956
Runtime
2h 17m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.7/10
Votes
142
Genre
Drama, War
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$3.0M

Cast

🎭 Drama 🎭 War 🎬 William Wyler 👤 Gary Cooper 👤 Dorothy McGuire 👤 Anthony Perkins
indiana, usa based on novel or book faith slavery pacifism religion goose pacifist american civil war quakerism historical drama moral dilemma

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Questions about Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion has a runtime of 2h 17m (2 hours and 17 minutes).
Friendly Persuasion was directed by William Wyler and released in 1956.
Friendly Persuasion is a Drama, War film (1956).
The cast of Friendly Persuasion includes Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer, Robert Middleton.
Friendly Persuasion has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 142 votes.

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