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Based on Brian Moore's acclaimed novel, Black Robe is the brutal and breathtaking story of two men and their perilous adventure deep into the heart of the rugged Canadian wilderness. In the harsh winter of 1634, an idealistic Jesuit priest and his naive young companion are escorted through the wilderness of Quebec by Algonquin Indians, to visit a distant mission. Theirs is a journey fraught with danger and the threat of violence from hostile natives. Father Laforgue opens his heart to the harsh and unforgiving country and its people. His companion Daniel is drawn to the beauty close at hand, falling in love with fellow traveller Annuka. But as they attempt the arduous 1,500 mile trek upriver, the testing elements and the ever present shadow of death are never far behind. Presented in a brand new digital transfer, highlighting AFI Award winner Peter James’ stunning visuals and directed by Oscar nominated filmmaker Bruce Beresford, Black Robe is an epic adventure of passion - a remarkable journey of hope across an unforgiving landscape, plumbing the depths of the human condition.

1991 · 1h 41m
Director Bruce Beresford

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Black Robe

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Based on Brian Moore's acclaimed novel, Black Robe is the brutal and breathtaking story of two men and their perilous adventure deep into the heart of the rugged Canadian wilderness. In the harsh winter of 1634, an idealistic Jesuit priest and his naive young companion are escorted through the wilderness of Quebec by Algonquin Indians, to visit a distant mission. Theirs is a journey fraught with danger and the threat of violence from hostile natives. Father Laforgue opens his heart to the harsh and unforgiving country and its people. His companion Daniel is drawn to the beauty close at hand, falling in love with fellow traveller Annuka. But as they attempt the arduous 1,500 mile trek upriver, the testing elements and the ever present shadow of death are never far behind. Presented in a brand new digital transfer, highlighting AFI Award winner Peter James’ stunning visuals and directed by Oscar nominated filmmaker Bruce Beresford, Black Robe is an epic adventure of passion - a remarkable journey of hope across an unforgiving landscape, plumbing the depths of the human condition.

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Studio
MGM
Released
1991
Run Time
1 hr 41 min
Rated
R For areas of strong violence and sensuality.
Regions of Origin
United States, Canada, Australia
© 1991 Alliance Communications Corporation in trust Samson Productions Pty Limited Australian Film Finance Corporation Pty Limited

Languages

Original Audio
English, English (Canada), Cree
Audio

English (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC)

Subtitles

English (CC)

Accessibility

Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.