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Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion

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

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Friendly Persuasion
  • Genres: Drama, War
  • Release Date: 1956-11-25
  • Runtime: 137 minutes
  • Rating: 6.623/10 (126 votes)
  • Budget: $3,000,000
  • Revenue: $8,000,000
  • Production Companies: Allied Artists, B-M Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.1161
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

as Jess Birdwell

Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire

as Eliza Birdwell

Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

as Josh Birdwell

Richard Eyer

Richard Eyer

as Little Jess Birdwell

Robert Middleton

Robert Middleton

as Sam Jordan

Phyllis Love

Phyllis Love

as Mattie Birdwell

Peter Mark Richman

Peter Mark Richman

as Gardner 'Gard' Jordan

Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett

as Professor Quigley

Richard Hale

Richard Hale

as Purdy

Joel Fluellen

Joel Fluellen

as Enoch

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Friendly Persuasion Trailer

External Links

Keywords

indiana, usabased on novel or bookfaithslaverypacifismreligiongooseamerican civil warquakerism19th centurycounty fair

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friendly Persuasion?

Friendly Persuasion is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1956-11-25.

Who are the main actors in Friendly Persuasion?

The main cast includes Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer, Robert Middleton, .

Where can I watch Friendly Persuasion online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Friendly Persuasion is available.

Is Friendly Persuasion based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Friendly Persuasion?

Friendly Persuasion has an IMDb rating of 6.623/10 based on 126 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Friendly Persuasion?

The movie had a production budget of $3,000,000 and earned $8,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Friendly Persuasion?

The soundtrack was composed by Allied Artists, B-M Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Friendly Persuasion filmed?

Friendly Persuasion was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Friendly Persuasion?

The total runtime of Friendly Persuasion is 137 minutes.

Is Friendly Persuasion suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Friendly Persuasion?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Friendly Persuasion.

Does Friendly Persuasion have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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