Drama
Nelligan
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.
Directed by Robert Favreau
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User score
4 votes
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Status
Released
Released
September 27, 1991
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
French
Top cast
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
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
