The Courage to Love
"In a world of tradition, they dared to break the rules."
Originally released in 2000. The Courage to Love is a drama/history film. directed by Kari Skogland. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vanessa Williams, Gil Bellows, and David La Haye
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 2000
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vanessa Williams
as Mother Henriette Delille
Gil Bellows
as Dr. Gerard Gaultier
David La Haye
as Father Rousselon
Cynda Williams
as Cecelia Delille
Diahann Carroll
as Pouponne
Lisa Bronwyn Moore
as Marie Alicot
Stacy Keach
as Jean-Baptiste Delille
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.
as Jacques
Kevin Jubinville
as Frank Morgan
Jean-Louis Roux
as Bishop Blanc
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Motion International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Courage to Love about?
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.
Who directed The Courage to Love?
The Courage to Love was directed by Kari Skogland.
How long is The Courage to Love?
The Courage to Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Courage to Love released?
The Courage to Love was released on January 24, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Courage to Love?
The main cast of The Courage to Love includes Vanessa Williams, Gil Bellows, David La Haye, Cynda Williams, Diahann Carroll.