Friendly Persuasion 1956
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What is Friendly Persuasion?
Friendly Persuasion is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Drama, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 137 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 30, 1956
- Studios
- Allied Artists, B-M Productions
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Updated
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Overview
Friendly Persuasion is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Allied Artists, B-M Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Quaker family's pacifist ideals are tested when Civil War troops march nearby”
- Thoughtful exploration of conscience in wartime
- Authentic 1860s Indiana setting
- Strong period drama atmosphere
- Limited battlefield action due to pacifist focus
Watch it if you appreciate a reflective drama about moral choices during the Civil War
The film presents war themes with a contemplative tone and minimal graphic violence, suitable for mature viewers
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When and where does the story take place?
It is set in southern Indiana in 1862 during the American Civil War.
What religious group does the family belong to?
They are Quakers, a sect known for pacifism.
What central dilemma do the characters face?
They must decide whether to engage in violence despite their commitment to peace.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and war film.
Is the film based on real events?
The story reflects historical tensions of the Civil War era but is a fictional narrative.
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