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Friendly Persuasion (1956)

Friendly Persuasion (1956)

Drama War

Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun... Laughter and Happiness.

Release Date: 1956, October 30
Directors: William Wyler
Countries: United States of America
Production: Allied Artists, B-M Productions
Cast: Frank Hagney, Norman Leavitt, Ron Nyman, Benjie Bancroft, Chet Brandenburg, Richard Garland, Ron Hargrave, Paul Kruger, Richard Hale, Scott Seaton, Jack Perry, Anthony Perkins

Overview:

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?

Keywords:

based on novel or book slavery religion 19th century pacifism pacifist historical drama moral dilemma american civil war indiana, usa 1860s faith goose american history county fair faith and religion quakers religion and morals quakerism