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Louisiana Story( 1948)

TV-MAAdventureDrama
64%
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Overview

The idyllic life of a young Cajun boy and his pet raccoon is disrupted when the tranquility of the bayou is broken by an oil well drilling near his home.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Joseph Boudreaux

      The Boy (Napoleon Alexander Ulysses Latour)

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      Lionel Le Blanc

      His Father (Jean Latour)

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      E. Bienvenu

      His Mother

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      Frank Hardy

      The Driller

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      C.P. Guedry

      The Boilerman

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      Oscar J. Yarborough

      Oil Company Lessor

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    A review by CinemaSerf

    7
    Written by CinemaSerf on Wed Nov 20 2024
    This has a definite documentary feel to it as we follow the laconic activities of a young boy (Joseph Boudreaux) on the bayou. He lives with his folks but spends most of his time in his boat playing on the water, catching arms-length catfish and occasionally rather recklessly trying to capture an alligator - all watched by his raccoon who usually has the sense to stay on dry land. One day he heads downstream and encounters some men who are working on a newly arrived oil rig. They are friendly enough, impressed by his fishing skills, and are quite happy to indulge his curiosity. As they progress...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    258000.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • propaganda
    • alligator
    • louisiana
    • bayou
    • oil spill
    • docudrama
    • teenage boy
    • oil industry
    • cajun
    • raccoon
    • drilling for oil
    • 1940s
    • corporate propaganda
    • docufiction