Released:
1956-10-30

Overview:
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?

Director:
William Wyler

Runtime:
2h 17min

Genre:
Drama, War

• Cast:
• 
  Gary Cooper
  as
  Jess Birdwell
• 
  Dorothy McGuire
  as
  Eliza Birdwell
• 
  Anthony Perkins
  as
  Josh Birdwell
• 
  Richard Eyer
  as
  Little Jess Birdwell
• 
  Robert Middleton
  as
  Sam Jordan