Belizaire the Cajun (1986)

User Rating:

6.3/10   

Director:

Glen Pitre

Writer:

Glen Pitre (writer)

Release Date:

13 June 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | History

Plot Keywords:

Cajun | Historical | Louisiana | Independent Film | Character Name In Title

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Armand Assante	...	Belizaire Breaux
Gail Youngs	...	Alida Thibodaux
Michael Schoeffling	...	Hypolite Leger
Stephen McHattie	...	James Willoughby
Will Patton	...	Matthew Perry
Nancy Barrett	...	Rebecca
Loulan Pitre	...	Sheriff
Andre Delaunay	...	Dolsin
Jim Levert	...	Amadee Meaux
Ernie Vincent	...	Old Perry
Paul Landry	...	Sosthene
Allan Durand	...	Priest
Robert Duvall	...	The Preacher
Bob Edmundson	...	Head Vigilante
Charlie Goulas	...	Vigilante

Runtime:

103 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Cecelia, Louisiana, USA

Company:

Cote Blanche Productions

Trivia:

Features the Cajun music and singing of Michael Doucet and Beausoleil.

Quotes:

Priest: ...and for your penance say the Rosary five times. Now make a good Act of Contrition.
Belizaire: FIVE Rosaries? Father, I have never in my life had to say so much as three Rosaries, let alone five. One, two at the most ...
Priest: Belizaire, the penance comes from God. It's not something that you negotiate.

Wonderful movie!!

I rented this movie just because it was about Cajuns and I thought it might be somewhat interesting. Little did I know that it would become one of my all time favorite movies. I kept it for two weeks and watched it 5 times. (This is why I love renting DVDs online... no due date!!! )

This movie is educational, inspirational, adventurous, suspenseful, and very romantic!! I learned about the trials and tribulations the Cajuns had to endure. I was inspired by the loyalty and integrity of the characters. I was excited by the action and intrigued by the mystery. By the end of the movie, I was in love... with Belizaire and the Cajuns.

The movie is actually a love story/ murder mystery; however, it is also about the discrimination and hatred the Cajuns had to endure. It is about their lifestyle, culture, and even gives you a delicious taste of Cajun music. I have a friend that is a Cajun from Houma, Louisiana and she says that it is very authentic and true to the Cajun's history.

Last, but certainly not least, I must mention Belizaire himself. For all you ladies out there.... He is INCREDIBLE!! He is handsome, gentle, romantic, passionate, humorous and plays one heck of an accordion!! I would allow him to be my "healer" anytime!! *grin*

I do not buy many movies because once I have seen them a time or two I usually lose interest. This is one that I will be adding to my collection though. It is not often that you come across a movie of this high quality. AND it is a movie the entire family can watch. My 11 year old daughter watched it with me and liked it too. (although not as much as I did) Let me finish by saying that I STRONGLY recommend this movie to anyone who appreciates an intelligent and entertaining storyline.