Film
Friendly Persuasion
1956· NR· 2h 17m· Drama· War
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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?
1956-10-30
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorWilliam Wyler
ScreenplayMichael Wilson
ProducerWilliam Wyler
Director of PhotographyEllsworth Fredericks
Original Music ComposerDimitri Tiomkin
EditorEdward A. Biery
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 38 crew)
Details
Released1956-10-30
Runtime2h 17m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosAllied Artists · B-M Productions
Budget$3M
Box office$8M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.7/10 · 143 votes
Original languageen
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