Black Robe
"In the winter of 1634, an extraordinary man began a perilous journey into the North American wilderness."
Originally released in 1991. Black Robe is a adventure/drama film. directed by Bruce Beresford.
Starring Lothaire Bluteau, Sandrine Holt, and August Schellenberg
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (112 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.2M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,211,952
Production Companies
- Samson Productions
- First Choice Canadian Communication Corporation
- Alliance Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 str...
Who directed Black Robe?
Black Robe was directed by Bruce Beresford.
How long is Black Robe?
Black Robe has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Black Robe released?
Black Robe was released on October 4, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Robe?
The main cast of Black Robe includes Lothaire Bluteau, Sandrine Holt, August Schellenberg, Tantoo Cardinal, Lawrence Bayne.
Is Black Robe worth watching?
Black Robe has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 112 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.