Belizaire the Cajun (1986): Cast & Box Office
Belizaire the Cajun is a 1986 romantic drama directed by Glen Pitre, starring Armand Assante as Belizaire Breaux, Robert Duvall and Stephen McHattie. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Glen Pitre
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cote Blanche Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Belizaire the Cajun About?
The premise of Belizaire the Cajun without spoilers.
Set in 19th‑century Cajun Louisiana, Belizaire serves as the unofficial voice of his community, which is under pressure from local racists determined to erase Cajun culture. His former lover is now wed to his chief rival, the son of a wealthy landowner. As tensions rise, Belizaire becomes entangled in a web of murder, deception and prejudice.
Belizaire the Cajun Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- character name as title
- nickname as title
- whipping
- village
- healing
- herb
- root
- witch doctor
- herbal medicine
- swamp
- chase
- male female relationship
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- cattle
- cattle drive
- love
- fiddle
- vigilante
- 1850s
- louisiana
- cajun
- independent film
Belizaire the Cajun Cast & Characters
Armand Assante leads the cast as Belizaire Breaux, with Robert Duvall as The Preacher and Stephen McHattie as James Willoughby. Directed by Glen Pitre; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Glen Pitre
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Armand Assante as Belizaire Breaux -
Robert Duvall as The Preacher -
Stephen McHattie as James Willoughby -
Will Patton as Matthew Perry
Also Starring in Belizaire the Cajun
· 22 more- Michael Schoeffling Hypolite Leger
- Gail Youngs Alida Thibodaux
- Nancy Barrett Rebecca
- Mark Krasnoff
- Robin Wood Vigilante
- Dave Petitjean Ozeme Guidry
- Paul Landry Sosthene
- Loulan Pitre Sheriff
- Andre Delaunay Dolsin
- Jim Levert Amadee Meaux
- Ernest Vincent Old Perry
- Allan L. Durand Priest
- Charlie Goulas Vigilante
- Bob Edmundson Head Vigilante
- Robert Earl Willis Vigilante
- Harold Broussard Parrain
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- Merlyn Foret Parrain's Wife
- Ken Maux Card Player
- Marcus Delahoussaye Theodule
- Craig Soileau Card Player
- Steve Broussard Man in the Straw Hat
- Paul Olinde Boy With Flag
Belizaire the Cajun Box Office
Belizaire the Cajun grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
Belizaire the Cajun Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Belizaire der Cajun” and “Belizaire - O Proscrito”.
- Also known as
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- Belizaire der Cajun
- Belizaire - O Proscrito
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Belizaire the Cajun FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Belizaire the Cajun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Belizaire the Cajun?
Belizaire the Cajun runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Belizaire the Cajun released?
Belizaire the Cajun was released on June 13, 1986.
Who directed Belizaire the Cajun?
Belizaire the Cajun was directed by Glen Pitre.
More films by Glen Pitre Who is in the cast of Belizaire the Cajun?
Belizaire the Cajun stars Armand Assante as Belizaire Breaux, Robert Duvall as The Preacher and Stephen McHattie as James Willoughby, among 26 credited actors.
How much did Belizaire the Cajun make at the box office?
Belizaire the Cajun grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Does Belizaire the Cajun have a post-credit scene?
No. Belizaire the Cajun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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