Friendly Persuasion (1956)

Name: Friendly Persuasion
Director: William Wyler
Released: 1956
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer, Robert Middleton

NR 2h 17m 7.1/10 IMDb

Drama War

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

Cast: Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer, Robert Middleton