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Belizaire the Cajun
5.9 / 10• 1986• 1h 39m•NR• English
DramaHistoryRomance
Storyline
In 19th-century Louisiana's Cajun country, Belizaire is the informal spokesman for his citizens, who don't see eye to eye with local racists who wish to eradicate all Cajuns. Complicating matters is that Belizaire's former flame is now married to his biggest rival, an affluent landowner's son. Before he knows it, Belizaire is caught up in a web of murder, lies, and prejudice.
Cast & Crew
Armand Assante
Belizaire Breaux
Lead
Gail Youngs
Alida Thibodaux
Michael Schoeffling
Hypolite Leger
Stephen McHattie
James Willoughby
Will Patton
Matthew Perry
Nancy Barrett
Rebecca
Robert Duvall
The Preacher
LP
Loulan Pitre
Sheriff
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Glen Pitre's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Belizaire the Cajun is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
