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Friendly Persuasion

1956
Directed byWilliam Wyler
2h 17m

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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Gary CooperJess BirdwellDorothy McGuireEliza BirdwellAnthony Perkins
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Josh Birdwell
Richard EyerLittle Jess Birdwell
Robert MiddletonSam Jordan
Phyllis LoveMattie Birdwell
Peter Mark RichmanGardner 'Gard' Jordan
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Joel FluellenEnoch
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DramaWar
STATUSReleased
RATING
6.7

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