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The Courage to Love

The Courage to Love

2000·Movie·1h 27m

Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie

6.8 / 10 (7 votes)

In a world of tradition, they dared to break the rules.

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.

Directed by
Kari Skogland
Original language
English
Released
24 January 2000

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Vanessa Williams

    Vanessa Williams

    Mother Henriette Delille

  • Gil Bellows

    Gil Bellows

    Dr. Gerard Gaultier

  • David La Haye

    David La Haye

    Father Rousselon

  • Cynda Williams

    Cynda Williams

    Cecelia Delille

  • Diahann Carroll

    Diahann Carroll

    Pouponne

  • Lisa Bronwyn Moore

    Lisa Bronwyn Moore

    Marie Alicot

  • Stacy Keach

    Stacy Keach

    Jean-Baptiste Delille

  • Eddie Bo Smith Jr.

    Eddie Bo Smith Jr.

    Jacques

  • Kevin Jubinville

    Kevin Jubinville

    Frank Morgan

  • Jean-Louis Roux

    Jean-Louis Roux

    Bishop Blanc

  • Raven Dauda

    Raven Dauda

    Betsie

  • Sylvia Stewart

    Sylvia Stewart

    Slave