Belizaire the Cajun

June. 13,1986      
Rating:
6.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

In 19th-century Louisiana's Cajun country, Belizaire (Armand Assante) 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 the fact that Belizaire's former flame (Gail Youngs) is now married to his biggest rival (Will Patton), an affluent landowner's son. Before he knows it, Belizaire is caught up in a web of murder, lies and prejudice.

Armand Assante as  Belizaire Breaux
Gail Youngs as  Alida Thibodaux
Michael Schoeffling as  Hypolite Leger
Stephen McHattie as  James Willoughby
Will Patton as  Matthew Perry
Nancy Barrett as  Rebecca
Robert Duvall as  The Preacher

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