Friendly Persuasion
1956·Movie·
·2h 17min
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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?
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeThe Human ConditionFamily BondsGood Vs. EvilSacrificeBetrayalIsolationMan Vs. Nature
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersPersonal TransformationWar's Impact On Small CommunitiesReligious ConflictHistorical SettingMoral DilemmasFamily CrisisSacrificial ChoicesInner Struggles
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
William Wyler, Ellsworth Fredericks, Austen Jewell
Produced by:
Robert Wyler, William Wyler, Walter Mirisch
Composed by:
Dimitri Tiomkin
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