Summary
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?
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 73Audiences 74GoodWatch 73
Box office
2.7×its budget
- Budget
- $3 M
- Worldwide
- $8 M
Worldwide it earned $5 M more than it cost.
Running time
2 h 17 min
Longer than most dramas, +28 min on the typical 109
typical 109137Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 2 countries, rent or buy in 9 more
Released
1956
October 30, 1956
70 years ago
Genres
DramaWarLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Academy Awards1957
- Best Picture1957Nominated
- Directing1957Nominated
- Actor in a Supporting Role1957Nominated
- Sound1957Nominated
- Sound Recording1957Nominated
Golden Globe Awards1957
- Best Film Promoting International Understanding1957Nominated
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama1957Nominated
Rated
- NRUnited States
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking114 people
Gary CooperJess Birdwell
Dorothy McGuireEliza Birdwell
Anthony PerkinsJosh Birdwell
Richard EyerLittle Jess Birdwell
Robert MiddletonSam Jordan
Phyllis LoveMattie Birdwell
Peter Mark RichmanGardner 'Gard' Jordan
Walter CatlettProfessor Quigley
Richard HalePurdy
Joel FluellenEnoch
Theodore NewtonMajor Harvey
John SmithCaleb Cope
Edna SkinnerOpal Hudspeth- MDMarjorie DurantPearl Hudspeth
- FFFrances FarwellRuby Hudspeth
Marjorie MainThe Widow Hudspeth
Edward AndrewsSoldier (uncredited)
Robert FullerYouthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
Norman LeavittClem - Looter (uncredited)
Nelson LeighMethodist Minister (uncredited)
Tom LondonFarmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
Doug McClureSoldier (uncredited)
William SchallertYoung Husband (uncredited)
Joe TurkelPoor Loser (uncredited)
Directing · 5
- William Wyler Director, Producer
- Austen Jewell Assistant Director
- Thomas Carr Second Unit Director
- Claude Binyon Jr. Assistant Director
- William O'Donnell Assistant Director
Writing · 2
- Michael Wilson Screenplay
- Jessamyn West Book
Production · 3
- Walter Mirisch Executive Producer
- Allen K. Wood Production Manager
- Robert Wyler Associate Producer
Camera · 2
- Ellsworth Fredericks Director of Photography
- Ray Rennahan Second Unit Director of Photography
Editing · 3
- Edward A. Biery Editor
- Robert Swink Editor
- Robert Belcher Editor
Sound · 5
- Dimitri Tiomkin Original Music Composer
- Gordon Sawyer Sound Recordist
- Ralph Butler Sound Recordist
- Del Harris Sound Editor
- Gordon R. Glennan Sound Recordist
Art · 2
- Joseph Kish Set Decoration
- Ted Haworth Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 6
- Dorothy Jeakins Costume Design
- Emile LaVigne Makeup Artist
- Agnes Flanagan Hairstylist
- John G. Holden Makeup Artist
- Glenn Cavender Makeup Artist
- Sid Mintz Wardrobe Designer
Other crew · 9
- Leroy Johnson Stunts
- Slim Talbot Stunts
- Loren Janes Stunts
- John Epper Stunts
- Tap Canutt Stunts
- Augie Lohman Special Effects
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