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Movie poster: Friendly Persuasion (1956)
🎬 Movie

Friendly Persuasion

1956 · 137 min Drama War
⭐ 6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1956
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, War
Director William Wyler
Runtime 137 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (138 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.

Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.

For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.

Director: William Wyler

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.

🎭 Cast

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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