Nelligan
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Favreau
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Poissant, Jean-Joseph Tremblay, Robert Favreau, Aude Nantais
- Original Score
- Marie Bernard
- Original Title
- Nelligan
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Favreau
Claude Poissant, Jean-Joseph Tremblay, Robert Favreau, Aude Nantais
Marie Bernard
Guy Dufaux
Hélène Girard
Marie-Andrée Vinet
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Dufaux
Director of Photography
Robert Favreau
Director
Claude Poissant
Writer
Jean-Joseph Tremblay
Writer
Marie-Andrée Vinet
Producer
Hélène Girard
Editor
Aude Nantais
Writer
Marie Bernard
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nelligan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nelligan about?
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.
Who directed Nelligan?
Nelligan was directed by Robert Favreau.
Who stars in Nelligan?
The principal cast of Nelligan includes Marc St. Pierre, Michel Comeau, Lorraine Pintal, Luc Morissette, Gabriel Arcand.
When was Nelligan released and how long is it?
Nelligan was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Nelligan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nelligan was composed by Marie Bernard.