Friendly Persuasion
 | Starring: Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer, Robert Middleton Warner Home Video, 1956, DVD Customer Rating: 113 reviews Recommend |
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For two years the Civil War has been elsewhere. Now Confederate forces are nearby, looting and burning. It is time to fight back, Jess Birdwell's neighbors insist. Yet Birdwell, a Quaker, knows there must be a better way to settle things.
Year: 1956
Director: William Wyler
Starring: Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire
Title: Friendly Persuasion
Sales Rank: 2443 in DVD
Actor: Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer, Robert Middleton
Studio: Warner Home Video, 2000-12-05, Theatrical Release: 1956-11-25
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC, Acpect Ratio 1.33:1
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region Code: 1
Running Time: 137 minutes
Item Dimensions: 0.2 pounds
Package Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches, 0.4 pounds
- Friendly Persuasion a Classic
- This is a classic movie from the period where movies were entertaing by reason of good acting, a good plot and set without need for high tech (phony and impossible) special effects. Moverover, it leaves you uplifted and happy feeling, not morose and brooding about the "darkness" of the world. I guess that's what a lot of us old timers miss.… More reviews
- May we have SIX stars, please?
- This has been one of my favorite movies since I first saw it in the theatre as a girl (giving away my age). I have never found a wrong step. Nothing jars or distracts from the joy and sorrow. I am not a "Friend" but I have read Ms. West's works and those of other members of the Society of Friends and known a few in my life. I think the portrayals… More reviews
- A Classic!
- I have seen this movie innumerable times and still enjoy it every time I watch it. The story of a Quaker family living during the Civil War is beautifully told plus the photography is wonderful. I recommend this movie for anyone who enjoys movies that tells stories in a beautiful way. More reviews
- Timeless Gary Cooper!
- Gary Cooper played some of his best acting performances in the '50s. "Friendly Persuasion" is one. His co-stars were impressive as well, especially Dorothy McGuire. Don't be turned-off because it's Family-friendly. There is comedy and drama surrounding the story of a Quaker Farmer and his Family having to confront the American Civil War literally brought to thier doorstep in Pennsylvania. Pat… More reviews
- Great movie
- Excellent movie. It show the conflict over fighting to protect your property versus your religion and how a a strong man handled the conflict. Quite a bit of humor spices up an already good movie. Gary Cooper is at his best, Anthony Perkins show how good of an actor he is, and Dorothy McGuire shows how a preacher and mother deals with the same… More reviews
