
The Courage to Love
Drama · History · Romance
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams
Mother Henriette Delille
Vanessa Williams
Mother Henriette Delille


Gil Bellows
Gil Bellows
Dr. Gerard Gaultier
Gil Bellows
Dr. Gerard Gaultier


David La Haye
David La Haye
Father Rousselon
David La Haye
Father Rousselon


Cynda Williams
Cynda Williams
Cecelia Delille
Cynda Williams
Cecelia Delille


Diahann Carroll
Diahann Carroll
Pouponne
Diahann Carroll
Pouponne


Lisa Bronwyn Moore
Lisa Bronwyn Moore
Marie Alicot
Lisa Bronwyn Moore
Marie Alicot


Stacy Keach
Stacy Keach
Jean-Baptiste Delille
Stacy Keach
Jean-Baptiste Delille


Eddie Bo Smith Jr.
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.
Jacques
Eddie Bo Smith Jr.
Jacques


Kevin Jubinville
Kevin Jubinville
Frank Morgan
Kevin Jubinville
Frank Morgan


Jean-Louis Roux
Jean-Louis Roux
Bishop Blanc
Jean-Louis Roux
Bishop Blanc
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