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Friendly Persuasion

19562h 17m6.6/ 10 · TMDB · 148 votes
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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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Directed by William Wyler

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper

Jess Birdwell

Dorothy McGuire
Dorothy McGuire

Eliza Birdwell

Anthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins

Josh Birdwell

Richard Eyer
Richard Eyer

Little Jess Birdwell

Robert Middleton
Robert Middleton

Sam Jordan

Phyllis Love
Phyllis Love

Mattie Birdwell

Peter Mark Richman
Peter Mark Richman

Gardner 'Gard' Jordan

Walter Catlett
Walter Catlett

Professor Quigley

Richard Hale
Richard Hale

Purdy

Joel Fluellen
Joel Fluellen

Enoch

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Last checked 9 Oct 2026.

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Film details

Released30 Oct 1956
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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