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Belizaire the Cajun
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Belizaire the Cajun

1986-06-13 · 99 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · History · Romance

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.

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Directors
Glen Pitre
Production companies
Cote Blanche Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,142,243

Top Cast

Armand AssanteArmand AssanteBelizaire Breaux
Gail YoungsGail YoungsAlida Thibodaux
Michael SchoefflingMichael SchoefflingHypolite Leger
Stephen McHattieStephen McHattieJames Willoughby
Will PattonWill PattonMatthew Perry
Nancy BarrettNancy BarrettRebecca
Robert DuvallRobert DuvallThe Preacher
Loulan PitreSheriff
Andre DelaunayDolsin
Jim LevertAmadee Meaux
Paul LandrySosthene
Ernest VincentOld Perry
Allan L. DurandPriest
Bob EdmundsonHead Vigilante
Charlie GoulasVigilante
Robert Earl WillisVigilante
Robin WoodVigilante
Harold BroussardParrain
Merlyn ForetParrain's Wife
Marcus DelahoussayeTheodule

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