The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious 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 attitude?
Directed by William Wyler
indiana, usa
based on novel or book
faith
slavery
pacifism
religion
goose
pacifist
american civil war
quakerism
historical drama
moral dilemma
19th century
county fair
quakers
1860s
american history
faith and religion
religion and morals
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Cast
Gary Cooper
Jess Birdwell
Dorothy McGuire
Eliza Birdwell
Anthony Perkins
Josh Birdwell
Richard Eyer
Little Jess Birdwell
Robert Middleton
Sam Jordan
Phyllis Love
Mattie Birdwell
Peter Mark Richman
Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Walter Catlett
Professor Quigley
Richard Hale
Purdy
Joel Fluellen
Enoch
Theodore Newton
Major Harvey
John Smith
Caleb Cope
Crew
William Wyler
Director
Michael Wilson
Screenplay
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
William Wyler
Producer
Walter Mirisch
Executive Producer
Robert Wyler
Associate Producer
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
Thomas Carr
Second Unit Director
Loren Janes
Stunts
Popular Reviews
10 reviews
JMadson
7.3★ · 12/05/21
A pretty good movie on spirituality that works ok. The performances are for the most part good, my favorite being Perkins. The plot is at times moving and interesting and at others clunky and fine. Worth a watch
A pretty good movie on spirituality that works ok. The performances are for the most part good, my favorite being Perkins. The plot is at times moving and interesting and at others clunky and fine. Worth a watch
