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Friendly Persuasion

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★ 6.7(141)19562h 17m

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Good to know

Director: William Wyler
Release date: 1956-10-30
Runtime: 2h 17m
Language: English
Box office: $8,000,000
Budget: $3,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Allied Artists

Friendly Persuasion — trailer

About Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion is a 1956 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by William Wyler, starring Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire and Anthony Perkins. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 141 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Friendly Persuasion in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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?

Cast

Gary Cooper

Jess Birdwell

Dorothy McGuire

Eliza Birdwell

Anthony Perkins

Josh Birdwell

Richard Eyer

Little Jess Birdwell

Robert Middleton

Sam Jordan

Phyllis Love

Mattie Birdwell

Peter Mark Richman

Gardner 'Gard' Jordan

Walter Catlett

Professor Quigley

Richard Hale

Purdy

Joel Fluellen

Enoch

Theodore Newton

Major Harvey

John Smith

Caleb Cope

Themes & keywords

indiana, usabased on novel or bookfaithslaverypacifismreligiongoosepacifistamerican civil warquakerismhistorical dramamoral dilemma19th centurycounty fairquakers

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Friendly Persuasion in Mexico?+

Friendly Persuasion is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Friendly Persuasion on Netflix?+

Friendly Persuasion is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Friendly Persuasion?+

Friendly Persuasion has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

Who stars in Friendly Persuasion?+

Friendly Persuasion stars Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer and Robert Middleton.

When did Friendly Persuasion come out?+

Friendly Persuasion is a 1956 movie directed by William Wyler.

What genre is Friendly Persuasion?+

Friendly Persuasion is Drama and War film.

Who directed Friendly Persuasion?+

Friendly Persuasion was directed by William Wyler.