The Courage to Love (2000)
Overview
In 19th century New Orleans, creole Henriette must choose between love and devotion to the church. Neither choice is going to be easy, as there is great opposition to her ideas of breaking traditions.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.707 |
Directed By
Kari Skogland
Crew
Kari Skogland
Heather Hale
Toni Ann Johnson
Vanessa Williams
Jean Desormeaux
Jacques Méthé
Stéphane Reichel
Emily Gerson Saines
Ron Ziskin
Christopher Dedrick
Jonathan Freeman
Isabelle Levesque
Linda Matheson
Jean-François Campeau
Linda Matheson
TOP CAST
Vanessa Williams
Mother Henriette Delille
Gil Bellows
Dr. Gerard Gaultier
David La Haye
Father Rousselon
Cynda Williams
Cecelia Delille
Diahann Carroll
Pouponne
Lisa Bronwyn Moore
Marie Alicot
Stacy Keach
Jean-Baptiste Delille
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.
Jacques
Kevin Jubinville
Frank Morgan
Jean-Louis Roux
Bishop Blanc
Raven Dauda
Betsie
Sylvia Stewart
Slave
Omari Newton
Slave #2
Chris Williams
Master of Ceremonies
Karen Williams
Julie Gaudin
Graeme Somerville
Paul Cartier
Susannah Hoffmann
Anne Morgan
Jillian Hervey
French Student
Lise Roy
Mother Superior
Jane Wheeler
Sister Jane
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