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Friendly Persuasion

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Original title

Friendly Persuasion

Year

1956

Running time

131 min.

Country

United States

Director

William Wyler

Screenwriter

Michael Wilson. Novel: Jessamyn West

Cast

Music

Dimitri Tiomkin

Cinematography

Ellsworth Fredericks

Producer

Allied Artists

Genre

Adventure. Drama | American Civil War. 19th Century. Small Town Life (North-american). Religion

Synopsis

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?

Awards: 1956: Oscar: 6 Nominations including Movie, Director and Supp. Actor (Perkins)

1956: Golden Globes: Most Promising Newcomer Male (Perkins). 4 Nominations

1956: National Board of Review: Top 10 Best Films and actress

1956: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director

1956: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Drama Screenplay

1957: Cannes Film Festival: Palme d´Or (Golden Palm)

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Friendly Persuasion

1956

William Wyler

7.0

(2,381)