Belizaire the Cajun

Belizaire the Cajun

103 mins | Drama, Romance, History | June 13, 1986

In 19th-century Louisiana's Cajun country, Belizaire (Armand Assante) 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 the fact that Belizaire's former flame (Gail Youngs) is now married to his biggest rival (Will Patton), an affluent landowner's son. Before he knows it, Belizaire is caught up in a web of murder, lies and prejudice.

Belizaire the Cajun

103 mins | Drama, Romance, History | June 13, 1986

Belizaire the Cajun
In 19th-century Louisiana's Cajun country, Belizaire (Armand Assante) 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 the fact that Belizaire's former flame (Gail Youngs) is now married to his biggest rival (Will Patton), an affluent landowner's son. Before he knows it, Belizaire is caught up in a web of murder, lies and prejudice.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers Cote Blanche Productions
Original title Belizaire the Cajun
Directors Glen Pitre
Writers Glen Pitre

Cast

Armand Assante

as Belizaire Breaux

Gail Youngs

as Alida Thibodaux

Michael Schoeffling

as Hypolite Leger

Stephen McHattie

as James Willoughby

Will Patton

as Matthew Perry

Nancy Barrett

as Rebecca

Robert Duvall

as The Preacher