Nelligan (1991)
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.
- Date of release
- 1991-09-27
- TMDB
- 3.8 / 10 (4)
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Robert Favreau
Casting
- Marc St. Pierre — Émile Nelligan (jeune)
- Michel Comeau — Émile Nelligan
- 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
Interesting facts
Nelligan is a 1991 Canadian drama film, directed by Robert Favreau. A biopic of Quebec poet Émile Nelligan, the film stars Marc Saint-Pierre as the adolescent Nelligan and Michel Comeau as the adult Nelligan after his confinement to an insane asylum.
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