Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
NR
6.6
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1956

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137m

Friendly Persuasion

Summary

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?

Director

William Wyler

Book

Jessamyn West

Screenplay

Michael Wilson

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Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$3,000,000.00

Revenue:

$8,000,000.00

Keywords

civil war
based on novel or book
faith
slavery
pacifism
religion
goose
pacifist
american civil war
quakerism
historical drama
moral dilemma
19th century
county fair
1800s
american history
faith and religion
indiana
religion and morals