Friendly Persuasion

1956, 2h 17min

A devout Southern Indiana Quaker family attempts to resist the call to arms during the Civil War, but their pacifism is sorely tested by the events that engulf them in this classic film directed by William Wyler (Ben-Hur, The Best Years of Our Lives). Intriguing events unfold as a young Quaker woman falls in love with a soldier in this moving and often humorous story of the painful changes confronting five families and the choices they are forced to make. Starring screen legend Gary Cooper (High Noon, The Pride of the Yankees), Oscar-nominee Dorothy McGuire (Gentleman's Agreement, The Greatest Story Ever Told) and Anthony Perkins (Psycho, Murder on the Orient Express). Leonard Maltin gives this classic film his highest rating, "****" (four stars).

"Friendly Persuasion" — drama and war movie produced in USA and released in 1956. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.3 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 2h 17min. "Friendly Persuasion" is currently available for rent and to buy on Apple TV, YouTube Movies and Vudu. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

Country: United States

Director:

William Wyler

Cast:

Tom London,

Charles Halton,

Harry 'Snub' Pollard,

Russell Simpson