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Synopsis: The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religous 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 attitide?
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Director(s): William Wyler
Actors: Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer
Production: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
  Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 4 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.5
Rotten Tomatoes:
88%
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PASSED
Year:
1956
137 min
530 Views

Do I pass inspection?

Yes, Jess. Thee'll pass.

My Bible.

Come on, Samantha. Come on, pet.

What's come over that bird?

Little Jess has stopped

being mean to her, that's all.

That's all, huh?

Samantha's the one that was mean.

Till that reb...

Thee's not my boss!

Hush up, thee!

A reb grabbed Saman...

And he was wringing her neck...

Mama whacked him over the head

with a broom until he let...

Until he let her go.

Mama? Whacked a reb?

She sure did!

With that broom.

By sugar, that's news!

Looks like thee needs a new broom.

Why, Jess?

This one's seen lots of service.

I tried to stop him.

She shook it out of me.

Come on, veterans.

Good morning, Enoch.

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