Black Robe(1991)
“In the winter of 1634, an extraordinary man began a perilous journey into the North American wilderness.”
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.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Studio
Samson Productions
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Lothaire Bluteau
as Laforgue
Sandrine Holt
as Annuka
August Schellenberg
as Chomina
Tantoo Cardinal
as Chomina's Wife
Lawrence Bayne
as Neehatin
Aden Young
as Daniel
Billy Two Rivers
as Ougebmat
Wesley Côté
as Oujita
Frank Wilson
as Father Jerome
François Tassé
as Father Bourque
Jean Brousseau
as Champlain
Yvan Labelle
as Mestigoit
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
Cree
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Samson Productions • First Choice Canadian Communication Corporation • Alliance Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Robe?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Black Robe (1991).
What is Black Robe about?▼
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.
Who directed Black Robe?▼
Black Robe was directed by Bruce Beresford and released in 1991. It is a adventure, drama, history film.
How long is Black Robe?▼
Black Robe has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Black Robe?▼
The cast of Black Robe includes Lothaire Bluteau as Laforgue, Sandrine Holt as Annuka, August Schellenberg as Chomina, Tantoo Cardinal as Chomina's Wife, Lawrence Bayne as Neehatin and more.
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