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Friendly Persuasion

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1956★ 6.6 · 1442h 17mDramaWar

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?

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Cast

Mary Jackson
as Country Woman (uncredited)

William Schallert
as Young Husband (uncredited)

Gary Cooper
as Jess Birdwell

Robert Fuller
as Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)

Norman Leavitt
as Clem - Looter (uncredited)

Anthony Perkins
as Josh Birdwell

Doug McClure
as Soldier (uncredited)

Edward Andrews
as Soldier (uncredited)

Dorothy McGuire
as Eliza Birdwell

Wright King
as Forager (uncredited)

Billy Curtis
as Midget at County Fair (uncredited)

Robert Middleton
as Sam Jordan

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Release date: 1956-10-30

Budget: $3,000,000

Revenue: $8,000,000

Runtime: 2h 17m

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DramaWar

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