Nelligan (1991)

3.8/10 104 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Lorraine Pintal

Émilie Nelligan

Luc Morissette

David Nelligan

Gabriel Arcand

Père Seers

David La Haye

Arthur de Bussières

Dominique Leduc

Idola St-Jean

Andrée Lachapelle

Robertine Barry

Marthe Turgeon

Mme St-Jean

Isabelle Cyr

Eva Nelligan

Jean-François Casabonne

Charles Gill

Patrick Goyette

Joseph Melançon

Christian Bégin

Jean Charbonneau

Luc Picard

Gonzalgue Deslauriers

Martin Drainville

Albert Ferland

Gilles Pelletier

M. Fréchette

Denise Filiatrault

Mère supérieure

Jean-Louis Millette

Archevêque

Guy Jodoin

Ernest Martel

André Lacoste

Le passant

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