Friendly Persuasion (1956)
Directed by William Wyler
Genres - Western, Drama, Language & Literature, War, Comedy, Spirituality & Philosophy |
Sub-Genres - Americana, Family Drama, Religious Drama, War Drama |
Release Date - Nov 25, 1956 (USA) |
Run Time - 137 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Academy Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Best Achievement in Directing | Nominated | |
| 1956 | Best Achievement in Music (Song) | Nominated | |
| 1956 | Best Achievement in Sound Recording | Nominated | |
| 1956 | Best Motion Picture of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1956 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |
| 1956 | Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) | Nominated |
Cannes Film Festival
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Palme d'Or | Won |
Directors Guild of America Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film | Nominated |
Golden Globe Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated | |
| 1957 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated | |
| 1957 | New Star of the Year - Actor | Won | |
| 1957 | Promoting International Understanding | Nominated |
National Board of Review
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Best Actress | Won |
Writers Guild Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Drama | Won |