Friendly Persuasion
starring: Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer, Robert Middleton
directed by: William Wyler
directed by: William Wyler
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About an indiana quaker familys pacifist beliefs harrowingly tested by the civil war. Special features: subtitles in english and french dual-layer widescreen production notes original international theatrical trailer new digital transfer bonus behind-the-scenes nbc-tv wide wide world documentsegment.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 07/12/2005Starring: Gary Cooper Anthony PerkinsRun time: 137 minutesRating: Nr
About an indiana quaker familys pacifist beliefs harrowingly tested by the civil war. Special features: subtitles in english and french dual-layer widescreen production notes original international theatrical trailer new digital transfer bonus behind-the-scenes nbc-tv wide wide world documentsegment.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 07/12/2005Starring: Gary Cooper Anthony PerkinsRun time: 137 minutesRating: Nr
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Rating: - Wonderful "Old Coop"
I have always loved Gary Cooper and this is my favorite movie of all he made. It is heart warming and a joy to watch over and over. I ordered it for my mom's 88th birthday and she loves it now too. Thanks for having it.
Rating: - Friendly Persuasion
ESSENTIAL MOVIE!!! This is one of Hollywood's greatest films that has a cast that's superior. Friendly Persuasion isn't a western though it has some of that. The story centers on a Quaker family in southern Indiana at the outbreak of the American Civil War. It's a drama but has many comedic moments throughout.
Jess Birdwell (Gary Cooper) is the center of the story. The laconic Cooper is perfect casting. Though Jess is a Quaker he isn't completely committed to the idea of it. He's practical ... Read More
Rating: - Friendly Persuasion
This is an excellent family movie well worth keeping in the family dvd file for future generations.Friendly Persuasion speaks well to integrity, family commitment and good clean humor.
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- Wholesome entertainment.
This movie touches on some very thought provoking issues, but it handles it very well. I like the older movies anyway, and this is a very good one. It mixes serious, thought provoking issues with wonderful family humor preformed by really good actors.
Rating: - "Concientious Conciences"
This movie is Gary Cooper at his best--not to minimize the other players because they are all perfect in their parts--you may be a little shocked to see Tony Perkins (Psycho, Tall Story) as Gary's son, but he plays the part well.There is so much humor in this film--a film about rather straight-laced people.One of my favorite scenes is when Gary is "running the buggy" at breakneck speed against the protestations of his wife.This is a little guilty pleasure that he indulges in on a regular basis.The ... Read More
- Wonderful "Old Coop"I have always loved Gary Cooper and this is my favorite movie of all he made. It is heart warming and a joy to watch over and over. I ordered it for my mom's 88th birthday and she loves it now too. Thanks for having it.
- Friendly PersuasionESSENTIAL MOVIE!!! This is one of Hollywood's greatest films that has a cast that's superior. Friendly Persuasion isn't a western though it has some of that. The story centers on a Quaker family in southern Indiana at the outbreak of the American Civil War. It's a drama but has many comedic moments throughout.
Jess Birdwell (Gary Cooper) is the center of the story. The laconic Cooper is perfect casting. Though Jess is a Quaker he isn't completely committed to the idea of it. He's practical ... Read More
- Friendly PersuasionThis is an excellent family movie well worth keeping in the family dvd file for future generations.Friendly Persuasion speaks well to integrity, family commitment and good clean humor.
- Wholesome entertainment.This movie touches on some very thought provoking issues, but it handles it very well. I like the older movies anyway, and this is a very good one. It mixes serious, thought provoking issues with wonderful family humor preformed by really good actors.
- "Concientious Conciences"This movie is Gary Cooper at his best--not to minimize the other players because they are all perfect in their parts--you may be a little shocked to see Tony Perkins (Psycho, Tall Story) as Gary's son, but he plays the part well.There is so much humor in this film--a film about rather straight-laced people.One of my favorite scenes is when Gary is "running the buggy" at breakneck speed against the protestations of his wife.This is a little guilty pleasure that he indulges in on a regular basis.The ... Read More
