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Belizaire the Cajun

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1986 | 99 min | Drama, History, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved 12 Years a Slave or The Last of the Mohicans, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    64% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Glen Pitre

  • Armand AssanteBelizaire Breaux
  • Gail YoungsAlida Thibodaux
  • Michael SchoefflingHypolite Leger
  • Stephen McHattieJames Willoughby
  • Will PattonMatthew Perry
  • Nancy BarrettRebecca
  • Robert DuvallThe Preacher
  • Loulan PitreSheriff
  • Andre DelaunayDolsin
  • Jim LevertAmadee Meaux