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Friendly Persuasion

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama starring Gary Cooper.

1862: as America is divided by civil war, Quaker Jess Birdwell and his son Josh must decide whether to take up arms or abide by their pacifist principles.
(1956) (S)
Films: pp 51-80 ****

Contributors

Director:
William Wyler
Jess Birdwell:
Gary Cooper
Eliza Birdwell:
Dorothy McGuire
Widow Hudspeth:
Marjorie Main
Josh Birdwell:
Anthony Perkins
Sam Jordan:
Robert Middleton
Source: Radio Times

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