Louisiana Story
1948 · 78 min · ★ 6.3 · Adventure, Drama
Cajun boy Alexander Napoleon Ulysses LaTour lives with his family and his beloved pet raccoon in the Louisiana bayou. When his father allows an oil barge to drill on their land, the boy questions the process and its safety.
Directed by Robert Flaherty · Written by Frances H. Flaherty
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- J Joseph Boudreaux The Boy
- L Lionel Le Blanc His Father
- E E. Bienvenu His Mother
- F Frank Hardy The Driller
- C C.P. Guedry His Boilerman
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