Film

Friendly Persuasion 1956

137 min TMDB 6.7 Drama War

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

  • Gary Cooper as Jess Birdwell
  • Dorothy McGuire as Eliza Birdwell
  • Anthony Perkins as Josh Birdwell
  • Richard Eyer as Little Jess Birdwell
  • Robert Middleton as Sam Jordan
  • Phyllis Love as Mattie Birdwell

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