Friendly Persuasion
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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.
- Director
- William Wyler
- Signature
- Drama · Craft · Action
- Worldwide
- $8M
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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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Box Office & Release
Friendly Persuasion returned 2.7× its budget worldwide.
- Budget
- $3M
- Opening weekend
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- Domestic gross
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- International gross
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- Worldwide gross
- $8M
- Release date
- Oct 30, 1956
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- MPAA rating
- NR
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States of America
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