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Black Robe
“In the winter of 1634, an extraordinary man began a perilous journey into the North American wilderness.”
6.5 / 10• 1991• 1h 41m•R• English
AdventureDramaHistory
Storyline
Missionary Father LaForgue travels to the New World in hopes of converting Algonquin Indians to Catholicism. Accepted, though warily, by the Indians, LaForgue travels with the Indians using his strict Catholic rules and ideals to try and impose his religion.
Cast & Crew
Lothaire Bluteau
Laforgue
Lead
Sandrine Holt
Annuka
August Schellenberg
Chomina
Tantoo Cardinal
Chomina's Wife
Lawrence Bayne
Neehatin
Aden Young
Daniel
Billy Two Rivers
Ougebmat
WC
Wesley Côté
Oujita
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bruce Beresford's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Black Robe is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
