Nelligan (1991)
1991 · 1h 44m · Drama
Genres: Drama
This historical drama with music examines the life and times of Émile Nelligan, one of the major Canadian poets of the 19th century who struggled through a difficult childhood with the help of his loving mother, only to see his career cut short by tragic circumstances.
Director: Robert Favreau
Writers: Claude Poissant, Jean-Joseph Tremblay, Aude Nantais
Music by: Marie Bernard
Cinematography: Guy Dufaux
Editor: Hélène Girard
Cast
Marc St. Pierre as Émile Nelligan (jeune)Michel Comeau as Émile NelliganLorraine Pintal as Émilie NelliganLuc Morissette as David NelliganGabriel Arcand as Père SeersDavid La Haye as Arthur de BussièresDominique Leduc as Idola St-JeanAndrée Lachapelle as Robertine BarryMarthe Turgeon as Mme St-JeanIsabelle Cyr as Eva NelliganJean-François Casabonne as Charles GillPatrick Goyette as Joseph MelançonMore like this
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