Nelligan(1991)
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.
Nelligan (1991) is a drama film directed by Robert Favreau, released on September 27, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Marc St. Pierre, Michel Comeau, Lorraine Pintal and Luc Morissette. Viewers rate it 3.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Favreau
- Writers:
- Claude Poissant, Robert Favreau, Jean-Joseph Tremblay
- Producers:
- Marie-Andrée Vinet
- Cinematographer:
- Guy Dufaux
- Composer:
- Marie Bernard
- Status:
- Released
Nelligan Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Marc St. Pierre
Marc St. Pierre
as Émile Nelligan (jeune)
- Michel Comeau
Michel Comeau
as Émile Nelligan
Lorraine Pintal
as Émilie Nelligan
Luc Morissette
as David Nelligan
Gabriel Arcand
as Père Seers
David La Haye
as Arthur de Bussières
Dominique Leduc
as Idola St-Jean
Andrée Lachapelle
as Robertine Barry
Marthe Turgeon
as Mme St-Jean
Isabelle Cyr
as Eva Nelligan
Jean-François Casabonne
as Charles Gill
Patrick Goyette
as Joseph Melançon
Key crew
Directed by Robert Favreau, written by Claude Poissant, Robert Favreau and Jean-Joseph Tremblay, produced by Marie-Andrée Vinet.
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Nelligan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Nelligan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nelligan online?
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Nelligan (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Nelligan?
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The main cast of Nelligan (1991) includes Marc St. Pierre, Michel Comeau, Lorraine Pintal, Luc Morissette and Gabriel Arcand. The film was directed by Robert Favreau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nelligan released?
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Nelligan was released on September 27, 1991 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Nelligan worth watching?
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Nelligan (1991) holds an average rating of 3.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.