Friendly Persuasion

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Release date: November 25, 1956
Duration: 137 minutes
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Overview

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?

Starring

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Gary Cooper
Jess Birdwell
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Dorothy McGuire
Eliza Birdwell
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Anthony Perkins
Josh Birdwell
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Richard Eyer
Little Jess Birdwell
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Robert Middleton
Sam Jordan