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Friendly Persuasion (1956)

Unrated | | Drama, Romance, War | 25 November 1956 (USA)
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The pacifist attitude of a Quaker family is tested as a result of the American Civil War.

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Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Jess Birdwell
... Eliza Birdwell
... Josh Birdwell
... Little Jess Birdwell
... Sam Jordan
Phyllis Love ... Mattie Birdwell
... Gard Jordan (as Mark Richman)
... Professor Quigley
... Purdy
Joel Fluellen ... Enoch
... Major Harvey
... Caleb Cope
... Opal Hudspeth
Marjorie Durant ... Pearl Hudspeth
Frances Farwell ... Ruby Hudspeth
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The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religous 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 attitide? Written by Olaf Mertens <olafbahg@w210zrz.zrz.tu-berlin.de>

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quaker | soldier | animal bite | pie | foot chase | See All (265) »

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Try FRIENDLY PERSUASION: It's Powerful! See more »

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Drama | Romance | War | Western

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25 November 1956 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Mr. Birdwell Goes to Battle  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$8,000,000, 31 December 1956
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1.75 : 1
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Trivia

Anthony Perkins was the only Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominee that year that was from a Best Picture nominated film. See more »

Goofs

When Jess Birdwell sends the children upstairs after mother Eliza retires to the barn, he says, "up stairs to bed, all of thee!" In Quaker dialect, the pronoun thee is used as the objective case of thou, and is used only when addressing an individual. He should have said, "up stairs to bed, all of you!". See more »

Quotes

Rebel soldier: Peach pie!
Little Jess Birdwell: It's rattlesnake pie.
Rebel soldier: Best rattlesnake pie *I* ever tasted.
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Connections

Referenced in Boy Meets World: Friendly Persuasion (1998) See more »

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Coax Me a Little
(1956)
Music by Dimitri Tiomkin
Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
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Charming!
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A beautiful and sensitive film of a Quaker family whose peaceful existence is disrupted by the Civil War. Beautifully photographed with superb performances by Cooper and McGuire. Anthony Perkins gives an exceptional performance as the son who wrestles with the notion of fighting over his pacifistic views. William Wyler's direction is brilliant. A real gem!
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