Louisiana Story
Synopsis
Cajun boy Alexander Napoleon Ulysses LaTour lives with his family and his beloved pet raccoon in the Louisiana bayou. When his father allows an oil barge to drill on their land, the boy questions the process and its safety.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 28, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$258K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Flaherty
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances H. Flaherty, Robert Flaherty
- Original Score
- Virgil Thomson
- Original Title
- Louisiana Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Budget
- $258K
- Production Studios
- Robert Flaherty Productions Inc., Standard Oil
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Flaherty
Frances H. Flaherty, Robert Flaherty
Virgil Thomson
Richard Leacock
Helen van Dongen
Robert Flaherty
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Flaherty
Director
Helen van Dongen
Editor
Robert Flaherty
Producer
Virgil Thomson
Original Music Composer
Richard Leacock
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Louisiana Story about?
Cajun boy Alexander Napoleon Ulysses LaTour lives with his family and his beloved pet raccoon in the Louisiana bayou. When his father allows an oil barge to drill on their land, the boy questions the process and its safety.
Who directed Louisiana Story?
Louisiana Story was directed by Robert Flaherty.
Who stars in Louisiana Story?
The principal cast of Louisiana Story includes Joseph Boudreaux, Lionel Le Blanc, E. Bienvenu, Frank Hardy, C.P. Guedry.
When was Louisiana Story released and how long is it?
Louisiana Story was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Louisiana Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Louisiana Story was composed by Virgil Thomson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Louisiana Story?
Louisiana Story holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).