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Belizaire the Cajun (1986)
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
In 19th-century Louisiana's Cajun country, Belizaire (Armand Assante) is the informal spokesman for his citizens, who don't see eye to eye with local racists who wish to eradicate all Cajuns. Complicating matters is the fact that Belizaire's former flame (Gail Youngs) is now married to his biggest rival (Will Patton), an affluent landowner's son. Before he knows it, Belizaire is caught up in a web of murder, lies and prejudice.
Style:
independent film, political, sincere, touching, serious, emotional, realistic, light, inspirational, road movie ...
Plot:
civil war, racism, love, vigilante, swamp, american history, countryside, village, investigation, murder, life is a bitch, village life, interracial relations, injustice, vigilantism, society, false accusation, on the run, police corruption, social relations, healing power, dishonesty, chase, witch doctor, healing ...
Time:
19th century, 1850s
Place:
louisiana, usa, egypt, texas, spain, tokyo, new orleans
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out realistic, serious, sincere and touching films with plots about society, injustice, life is a bitch, interracial relations, racism, african american and black mostly in Drama, Romance and History genres. Some movies like Belizaire the Cajun: Feast of All Saints (2001), The Scoundrel's Wife (2002), A Gathering of Old Men (1987), Partition (2007), Vendetta (1999). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 213 min.
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Time:
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Place:
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Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
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Duration: 91 min.
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Place:
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Country: USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, India, Pakistan
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
Determined to leave the ravages of war behind, 38 year old Gian Singh resigns from the British Indian Army to a quiet life. His world is soon thrown in turmoil, when he suddenly finds himself responsible for the life of a 17 year old girl, ...
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Canada
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
Based on a true tale of power, corruption and murder, Christopher Walken stars in the story of the largest lynching in American history...
Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
new orleans, usa
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Time:
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Place:
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Place:
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
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Style:
captivating, realistic, serious, sincere, independent film ...
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Country: USA
Duration: 127 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Country: USA
Duration: 106 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
37%
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Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Place:
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Country: USA
Duration: 78 min.
Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Story:
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Country: USA
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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Country: USA
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Time:
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Ireland, UK, USA
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
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Country: USA
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Story:
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