Friendly Persuasion
1956
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Synopsis
The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious 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 attitude?
Key facts
Cast
Gary Cooper, Richard Eyer, Phyllis Love, Marjorie Main, Dorothy McGuire, Robert Middleton, Anthony Perkins
Original language
English
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Based on
The Friendly Persuasion
Awards
Palme d'Or, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Indiana
Crew
Producer
William Wyler
Cinematography
Ellsworth Fredericks
Editing
Robert A. Belcher, Edward A., Jr Biery, Robert Swink
Music
Dimitri Tiomkin
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 1996 generic
- Academy Awards 1957 academy_award
- Cannes Film Festival 1957 generic
- Directors Guild of America 1956 generic
- National Board of Review 1956 generic
Titles
| Original title | Friendly Persuasion | |
| Alternate title | La Loi du Seigneur |
Soundtracks
| 7" vinyl | Friendly Persuasion (1956) | 4 releases, 1956-1957: Coral |
Full credits
| Director | William Wyler |
| Cast | Gary Cooper, Richard Eyer, Phyllis Love, Marjorie Main, Dorothy McGuire, Robert Middleton, Anthony Perkins |
| Producer | William Wyler |
| Cinematography | Ellsworth Fredericks |
| Editing | Robert A. Belcher, Edward A., Jr Biery, Robert Swink |
| Music | Dimitri Tiomkin |
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