Friendly Persuasion
1956 · Movie · NR · 137 min · ★ 6.7 · 84% critics
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?
Based on The Friendly Persuasion
Also known as Mr. Birdwell Goes to Battle
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Details
- Years
- 1956
- Release date
- 1956-10-30
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 137 min
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (141 votes)
Themes
- indiana, usa
- based on novel or book
- faith
- slavery
- pacifism
- religion
- goose
- pacifist
- american civil war
- quakerism
- historical drama
- moral dilemma
- +7 more
Awards & recognition
- Palme d'Or · 1957
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Sound · 1957 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1957 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 1957 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1957 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Film Promoting International Understanding · 1957 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Directed by William Wyler