Belizaire the Cajun
Directed by Glen PitreWhere to Watch Belizaire the Cajun
- Mister ArnMarch 7, 2026“Belizaire the Cajun” is a drama set in the Louisiana bayou in the mid-1800s. It follows a Cajun healer who lives on the margins of the community—respected for his knowledge of herbs and medicine, yet feared and mistrusted because he operates outside accepted religious and social structures. It’s a thoughtful but uneven period drama whose atmosphere and central performance are stronger than the story itself.
Belizaire the Cajun Trivia
Belizaire the Cajun was released on June 13, 1986.
Belizaire the Cajun was directed by Glen Pitre.
Belizaire the Cajun has a runtime of 1h 39m.
Belizaire the Cajun was produced by Allan L. Durand.
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.
The key characters in Belizaire the Cajun are Belizaire Breaux (Armand Assante), Alida Thibodaux (Gail Youngs), Hypolite Leger (Michael Schoeffling).
Belizaire the Cajun is rated PG.
Belizaire the Cajun is a Drama, Romance, History film.
Belizaire the Cajun has an audience rating of 7 out of 10.
Belizaire the Cajun has made $1.1M at the box office.