Friendly Persuasion
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Overview
Set in Indiana in 1862, this narrative follows a Quaker family grappling with the strictures of their non-violent faith. The family’s commitment to pacifism is thoroughly tested when Confederate soldiers encroach upon their community. They face a difficult dilemma: adhere to their peaceful principles or take up arms in defense. Watch Friendly Persuasion (1956) online for free. Streaming on platforms like cineby and 123Movies, this film offers a poignant exploration of faith and war tensions.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, History, Palme d'Or winners, Romance, War, Western
Director: William Wyler
Actors: Anthony Perkins, Dorothy McGuire, Gary Cooper, Joel Fluellen, Peter Mark Richman, Phyllis Love, Richard Eyer, Richard Hale, Robert Middleton, Walter Catlett
Country: United States, United States of America
Company: Allied Artists Pictures, B-M Productions
Awards: 6 nominations for Oscar
Budget: 3,000,000