Synopsis
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?
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
145 audience votes
Key crew
- William WylerDirector
- Michael WilsonScreenplay
- Dimitri TiomkinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Gary CooperJess Birdwell
- Dorothy McGuireEliza Birdwell
- Anthony PerkinsJosh Birdwell
- Richard EyerLittle Jess Birdwell
- Robert MiddletonSam Jordan
- Phyllis LoveMattie Birdwell
- Peter Mark RichmanGardner 'Gard' Jordan
- Walter CatlettProfessor Quigley
- Richard HalePurdy
- Joel FluellenEnoch
- Theodore NewtonMajor Harvey
- John SmithCaleb Cope
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Themes
indiana, usabased on novel or bookfaithslaverypacifismreligiongoosepacifistamerican civil warquakerismhistorical dramamoral dilemma