Black Robe 1991
“In the winter of 1634, an extraordinary man began a perilous journey into the North American wilderness.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Networks
- Samson Productions, First Choice Canadian Communication Corporation, Alliance Films
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Black Robe?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Black Robe" (1991). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 4, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia, Canada
- Studios
- Samson Productions, First Choice Canadian Communication Corporation, Alliance Films
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,211,952
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 131 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~101 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Samson Productions, First Choice Canadian Communication Corporation, Alliance Films
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Black Robe" (1991).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Black Robe
Year: 1991
Release Date (US): 11/01/1991
Genres: Adventure, Drama, History
Runtime: 1h 41m
Rating: R
Setting: Winter of 1634, North American wilderness (implied by "New World" and "North American wilde")
Protagonist: Missionary Father LaForgue
Plot: LaForgue travels to the New World to convert Algonquin Indians to Catholicism. He is accepted warily by the Indians. He travels with them, using strict Catholic rules and ideals to try and impose his religion.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Black Robe is a 1991 film categorized within the adventure, drama, and history genres.
Sentence 2 (Details): Released in the United States on November 1, 1
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“A gripping exploration of adventure and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Where can I stream or watch Black Robe online?
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Is Black Robe worth watching?
Black Robe holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 131 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Black Robe and when was it released?
Black Robe is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 1991. Release status: Released.
Who directed Black Robe?
Black Robe was directed by Bruce Beresford.
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