| Friendly
Persuasion (1956) |
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| Studio: Allied Artists |
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| Producer: William Wyler |
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| Starring: Gary
Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Marjorie Main, Anthony
Perkins. |
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| Synopsis: The
tranquil existence of a family of Quakers living
in Indiana during the time of the Civil War is shattered
when one of the sons decides to enlist in the Army.
His decision raises difficult questions about courage
and faith, and the evil of violence. While the patriarch
of the clan competes with a friend to be the first
to church on Sundays, his son is torn between his
faith in nonviolence and his desire to prove his
bravery in battle. Written without credit by black-listed
writer Michael Wilson. Film debut for actor Anthony
Perkins. |
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| Academy Awards®:
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| Best Picture
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Nominated |
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Best Director |
William Wyler
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Nominated |
| Supporting
Actor |
Anthony Perkins |
Nominated |
| Sound Recording
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Gordon R.
Glennan
Gordon Sawyer |
Nominated |
| Song |
Music by
Dimitri Tiomkin Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster |
Nominated
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| Cannes |
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| Golden Palm |
William Wyler |
Won |
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