Black Robe
In the winter of 1634, an extraordinary man began a perilous journey into the North American wilderness.
1991 · 1h 41m · R
Adventure, Drama, History
Directed by
Bruce Beresford
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Black Robe
Overview
Missionary Father LaForgue travels to the New World in hopes of converting Algonquin Indians to Catholicism. Accepted, though warily, by the Indians, LaForgue travels with the Indians using his strict Catholic rules and ideals to try and impose his religion.
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