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4 October 1991 (USA) morePlot:
In the 17th century a Jesuit priest and a young companion are escorted through the wilderness of Quebec... more | full synopsisAwards:
10 wins & 13 nominations moreUser Comments:
One of the Finest Portrayals of American Indians in the Movies moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Lothaire Bluteau | ... | Father Laforgue | |
| Aden Young | ... | Daniel | |
| Sandrine Holt | ... | Annuka | |
| August Schellenberg | ... | Chomina | |
| Tantoo Cardinal | ... | Chomina's Wife | |
| Billy Two Rivers | ... | Ougebmat | |
| Lawrence Bayne | ... | Neehatin | |
| Harrison Liu | ... | Awondoie | |
| Wesley Cote | ... | Oujita | |
| Frank Wilson | ... | Father Jerome | |
| François Tassé | ... | Father Bourque | |
| Jean Brousseau | ... | Champlain | |
| Yvan Labelle | ... | Mestigoit | |
| Raoul Trujillo | ... | Kiotseaton | |
| James Bobbish | ... | Ondesson |
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101 min | Germany:97 minColour:
Colour (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) | UK:15 | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | South Korea:15 | Netherlands:12 (DVD rating) | Australia:M | Sweden:15 | USA:R | Germany:12 | Iceland:16Fun Stuff
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The ferocity of the torture scenes prompted accusations of racism from Native Americans. However, Brian Moore, who had done extensive research on the subject, had actually toned down the documented violence for both his book and his screenplay. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: In one of the flashbacks to France, Father Laforgue's mother says she is praying to St. Joan. However, Joan of Arc was not canonized until 1920. moreQuotes:
Father Laforgue: Lord, why is Fr. Jerome with you in Heaven, while Chomina lies forever in utter darkness? Help me. moreFAQ
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This film is brilliant, because it defies conventional stereotypes of European settlers and American Indians. This movie strives and succeeds in its portrayal of Indians and whites as human beings, rather than as villains or saints. Those who feel this movie would show the Indians as noble savages will be gravelly disappointed. The Indians in "Black Robe" can be cruel, and have sexual mores that would disgust the more prudish viewers. The affect of the Jesuit missionaries among the Indians of Quebec is not romanticized or glossed over, nor are the Jesuits shown as evil white devils. All humans in this movie have their flaws and weaknesses and all act "morally" according to their own cultures' expectations. Beresford has crafted a marvelous film that ought to be required viewing in college history courses across the country.
The cinematography is beautiful, whether we are watching the gilded altars of the cathedrals of Renaissance France, the iridescent glow of a fire at an Indian village, the cramped quarters of an Indian longhouse, or the awesome and heavenly magnificence of the Canadian woodlands and what appears to be the St. Lawrance River. This movie does feature explicit sexual acts and gruesome violence, so I would not recommend this movie at all for very young children. I think most teenagers can handle this film. I suppose this film is very hard to find at your local video rental store, but do yourselves a favor and find it. Your efforts will be amply rewarded.