Friendly Persuasion
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Originally released in 1956. Friendly Persuasion is a drama/war film. directed by William Wyler. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, and Anthony Perkins
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (137 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$8M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,000,000
Production Companies
- Allied Artists
- B-M Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendly Persuasion about?
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 wh...
Who directed Friendly Persuasion?
Friendly Persuasion was directed by William Wyler.
How long is Friendly Persuasion?
Friendly Persuasion has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was Friendly Persuasion released?
Friendly Persuasion was released on October 30, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Friendly Persuasion?
The main cast of Friendly Persuasion includes Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer, Robert Middleton.
Is Friendly Persuasion worth watching?
Friendly Persuasion has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 137 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.