Louisiana Story (1948)

09/28/1948Adventure, Drama1h 18m
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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.

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  1. Joseph Boudreaux

    The Boy (Napoleon Alexander Ulysses Latour)

  2. Lionel Le Blanc

    His Father (Jean Latour)

  3. E. Bienvenu

    His Mother

  4. Frank Hardy

    The Driller

  5. C.P. Guedry

    The Boilerman

  6. Oscar J. Yarborough

    Oil Company Lessor

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 progres...