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Friendly Persuasion

Movie (1956)

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?

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Released:	Jan 1st, 1956
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Gary Cooper
plays Jess Birdwell

Dorothy McGuire
plays Eliza Birdwell

Anthony Perkins
plays Josh Birdwell

Richard Eyer
plays Little Jess

Robert Middleton
plays Sam Jordan

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The official name of the Quaker religion is Society of Friends. Members of the faith are called Friends and nicknamed Quakers. The book is called "The Friendly Persuasion", meaning the faith. The film is simply called "Friendly Persuasion," which more specifically refers to the Quakers' way of communicating.
This was President Ronald Reagan's favorite film. In May 1988 he presented Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev with a VHS copy.
The film was widely condemned in 1956 for its right-wing, pro-war message.
Gary Cooper hated the film so much that he never even watched it after seeing the rushes.

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