Friendly Persuasion
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Release Date: 1956-11-25
Runtime: 137 mins
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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Details
Runtime
137 minutes
Release Date
1956-11-25
Budget
$3,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$8,000,000
Production Companies
Cast and Crew Members
Cast
Crew Members
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Year:
1957
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - DIRECTING
Year:
1957
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - MUSIC (SONG)
Year:
1957
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - BEST MOTION PICTURE
Year:
1957
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - SOUND RECORDING
Year:
1957
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - WRITING (SCREENPLAY—ADAPTED)
Year:
1957
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Year:
1957
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - New Star Of The Year - Actor
Year:
1957
Status:
🏆 Won
Golden Globe - Promoting International Understanding
Year:
1957
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Year:
1957
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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What is the runtime of the Friendly Persuasion ?
The movie is approximately 137 minutes long.
What is the Friendly Persuasion's release date?
1956-11-25 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Friendly Persuasion?
The movie belongs to the Drama War genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the Friendly Persuasion?
The lead actors include Gary Cooper , Dorothy McGuire , and Anthony Perkins , among others.
Who directed Friendly Persuasion?
The movie was directed by William Wyler Austen Jewell William O'Donnell Claude Binyon Jr.
What is the Friendly Persuasion's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $3,000,000 .
How much did Friendly Persuasion movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $8,000,000 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Friendly Persuasion movie?
Major production companies include Allied Artists B-M Productions .
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