Drama ·War · United States of America · 1956 · 2h 17m

Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion poster
Director
William Wyler
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
Crew
Ellsworth Fredericks — Director of Photography Robert Swink — Editor Edward A. Biery — Editor Robert Belcher — Editor Dimitri Tiomkin — Original Music Composer Michael Wilson — Screenplay
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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?

Trailer Friendly Persuasion — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
indiana, usabased on novel or bookfaithslaverypacifismreligiongoosepacifistamerican civil warquakerismhistorical dramamoral dilemma
Key Collaborators
William Wyler Director Ellsworth Fredericks Director of Photography Robert Swink Editor Edward A. Biery Editor Robert Belcher Editor Dimitri Tiomkin Original Music Composer Michael Wilson Screenplay William Wyler Producer Dorothy Jeakins Costume Design
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