Friendly Persuasion (1956)

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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?

Directed by: William Wyler

Written by: Michael Wilson

Music by: Dimitri Tiomkin

Starring: Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer, Robert Middleton, Phyllis Love, Peter Mark Richman, Walter Catlett, Richard Hale, Joel Fluellen

Genre: Drama, War

Released: 1956-10-30

Runtime: 137 minutes

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