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Belizaire the Cajun
Drama, History, Romance - 1986
Belizaire the Cajun
6.5
64%
N/A
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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Details

Rated:
PG
Runtime:
99 min
Release date:
13 Jun 1986
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$1,142,243
Awards:
3 nominations

Top Critics Reviews

rotten:
The film is plagued by too many long, dead moments in which the story doesn't seem to be getting anywhere and attention wanders.
– Nina Darnton,
New York Times,
21 May 2003
rotten:
Another ethnic group -- Cajuns, this time -- suffers the patronizing ministrations of the American Independent Cinema.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
16 Oct 2001
rotten:
It's billed as a romantic comedy, but Cajun humor, like crawfish gumbo, takes some getting used to.
– Rita Kempley,
Washington Post,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
This is an impressive debut film.
– Paul Attanasio,
Washington Post,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
Belizaire has personality and quiet charm and a lot of affection, mixed in with the more predictable action elements.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
1 Jan 2000
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