The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religous 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 attitide?... (Full plot summary below)
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The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religous 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 attitide?
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| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyIn Wyler's Civil War drama, Gary Cooper's most popular film of the 1950s, the star plays his quinessential role, a pacifist family man who needs to probe his soul before using physical violence. |
| Common Sense MediaNell MinowExceptional Civil War-set story of religious differences. |
| Film Journal InternationalDaniel EaganHeartwarming account of Quakers during the Civil War |
| Goatdog's MoviesMichael W. Phillips, Jr.A big, colorful, entertaining movie that could only have been made in the 1950s. |
| rec.arts.movies.reviewsDavid N. ButterworthWhile painting one of the better portraits of Quaker life, the film's sober, Civil War-focused intentions are constantly undermined by slapstick situations and erstwhile tomfoolery. |
| User Reviewchris tThis is one of the best movies in the world. Especially if your into Quakers |
| User ReviewJohn SThis is Gary Cooper at his best. It is a look at some of the hostility that Quakers faced during the Civil War in the north for abstaining from violence. The movie is funny at times and others deadly serious. There were some historical inaccuracies with Morgan's Raiders, but this was common in 1950s cinema. It is an entertaining movie and one worth your time. |
| User ReviewKevin RShe was tempted to lift a foot but she married me instead. A Quaker family has a son and daughter in their teens and a little boy and a little girl. The world around them is changing and the Civil war is about to land on their doorstep. Their son along with other people in town will need to make decisions on joining the war. The Quaker teen daughter falls in love with one of the Union soldiers. The family will have to hold together strong as war approaches. "Nothing can move me to violence." William Wyler, director of Roman Holiday, Ben-Hur, The Best Year of our Lives, Funny Girl, The Letter, A House Divided, Jezebel, and The Heiress, delivers Friendly Persuasion. The storyline for this picture is awesome and very well executed (it felt very much like Little Women). The script is marvelous and the acting is outstanding. The cast includes Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, and Richard Hale. "There's an instrument that drive's up a man's worst passions." I came across this on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and had to DVR it. I loved Cooper in this movie and it reminded me of many of the townships I encountered in Pennsylvania growing up. The settings and subplots were awesome and I don't think anything about this could have been better. I strongly recommend this film. "What has come into thee?" Grade: A |
| User ReviewJudy J"thee pleasures me" And Gary Cooper at his subtle comedic BEST |
| User ReviewLinda NOne of the finest examples of movie making. Good foundation film for a family discussion of how to live "in the world" and stay true to the standards you want to live. |
