Friendly Persuasion
- Original title
- Friendly Persuasion
- Year
- 1956
- Running time
- 131 min.
- Country
United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Michael Wilson. Novel: Jessamyn West
- Cast
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- Gary Cooper
- Dorothy McGuire
- Marjorie Main
- Anthony Perkins
- Richard Eyer
- Robert Middleton
- Walter Catlett
- Phyllis Love
- Peter Mark Richman
- Joel Fluellen
- Edna Skinner
- Richard Hale
- Theodore Newton
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- 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?
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- Awards
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1956: Oscar: 6 Nominations including Movie, Director and Supp. Actor (Perkins)1956: Golden Globes: Most Promising Newcomer Male (Perkins). 4 Nominations1956: National Board of Review: Top 10 Best Films and actress1956: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director1956: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Drama Screenplay1957: Cannes Film Festival: Palme d´Or (Golden Palm)
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