Friendly Persuasion(1956)
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Friendly Persuasion Synopsis
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?
Friendly Persuasion (1956) is a drama and war film directed by William Wyler, released on October 30, 1956 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins and Richard Eyer. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 145 ratings.
- Director:
- William Wyler
- Writers:
- Michael Wilson, Jessamyn West
- Producers:
- William Wyler
- Cinematographer:
- Ellsworth Fredericks
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production:
- Allied Artists, B-M Productions
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Friendly Persuasion (1956) Trailer
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Friendly Persuasion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Cooper
as Jess Birdwell
Dorothy McGuire
as Eliza Birdwell
Anthony Perkins
as Josh Birdwell
Richard Eyer
as Little Jess Birdwell
Robert Middleton
as Sam Jordan
Phyllis Love
as Mattie Birdwell
Peter Mark Richman
as Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Walter Catlett
as Professor Quigley
Richard Hale
as Purdy
Joel Fluellen
as Enoch
Theodore Newton
as Major Harvey
John Smith
as Caleb Cope
Key crew
Directed by William Wyler, written by Michael Wilson and Jessamyn West, produced by William Wyler.
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Friendly Persuasion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 145 ratings.
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Friendly Persuasion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Friendly Persuasion online?
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Friendly Persuasion (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Friendly Persuasion?
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The main cast of Friendly Persuasion (1956) includes Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer and Robert Middleton. The film was directed by William Wyler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Friendly Persuasion released?
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Friendly Persuasion was released on October 30, 1956 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is Friendly Persuasion worth watching?
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Friendly Persuasion (1956) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 145 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Friendly Persuasion?
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Yes. The official Friendly Persuasion trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.