Nelligan

Overview

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

Top cast

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Marc St. Pierre

Émile Nelligan (jeune)

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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

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