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Little Chenier

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In the Cajun town of Little Chenier, La., a bait business on the bayou provides a hardscrabble living for Beaux Dupuis (Johnathon Schaech) and his mentally disabled brother, Pemon (Fred Koehler). Beaux is still close with his old girlfriend, Marie-Louise (Tamara Braun), who is now married to Carl LeBauve (Jeremy Davidson), the local deputy. When Carl becomes sheriff, he uses his newfound power to exact revenge on Beaux by going after the innocent and naive Pemon.

Critics Reviews

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Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times 02/29/2008
2.5/5
Men are men, and women are no end of sorry in Little Chenier, a steamy saga of jealousy and revenge set on a waterlogged spit of Louisiana land. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 11/26/2020
10/10
A tremendously original and poignant tale of believable, average individuals caught in a harrowing, desperate situation. Go to Full Review Ernest Hardy L.A. Weekly 03/13/2008
Where writer-director Bethany Ashton really excels is in capturing the complex dynamics of small-town life. Go to Full Review Maitland McDonagh TV Guide 02/29/2008
2.5/4
Bethany Ashton Wolf's steamy Southern-Gothic melodrama doesn't miss a cliche... but it's steeped in authentic local atmosphere. Go to Full Review John Wirt Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) 01/31/2008
2/4
Such unflattering scenarios are common in movies about the rural South, but the melodramatic crescendos in Little Chenier don't play out smoothly or credibly. Heavy-handed storytelling undermines the film's good intentions and authentic locations. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/26/2020 Great Cajun Story..excellent cast! See more 02/07/2015 Great movie, like of mice and men in a way! Great acting, really gives the Louisiana feel. See more 09/12/2010 MUST SEE IT IS MY KIND OF MOVIE..................... IT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH AND CRY........ See more 08/08/2010 Okay movie, but unresolved ending. See more 05/28/2010 [font=Georgia][size=3][color=navy]Little Chenier is an independent, quality movie. Memorable scenes and a great twist at the end will keep the viewer's attention. Great job!!!:fresh: [/color][/size][/font] See more 05/28/2010 I love that there is a twist to this story. I also enjoyed the experience of being in the deep south. A whole different world then what I am used to here on Long Island. Seems a bit scarry. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Bethany Ashton Wolf

Director

Johnathon Schaech

Beauxregard "Beaux" Dupuis

Frederick Koehler

Pemon Dupuis

Clifton Collins Jr.

T-Boy Trahan

Chris Mulkey

Sheriff Kline Lebauve

Jeremy Davidson

Carl Lebauve
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Movie Info

Synopsis In the Cajun town of Little Chenier, La., a bait business on the bayou provides a hardscrabble living for Beaux Dupuis (Johnathon Schaech) and his mentally disabled brother, Pemon (Fred Koehler). Beaux is still close with his old girlfriend, Marie-Louise (Tamara Braun), who is now married to Carl LeBauve (Jeremy Davidson), the local deputy. When Carl becomes sheriff, he uses his newfound power to exact revenge on Beaux by going after the innocent and naive Pemon.
Director
Bethany Ashton Wolf
Producer
Bethany Ashton Wolf, Jace Johnson, Ron West, Gavin Boyd
Screenwriter
Bethany Ashton Wolf, Jace Johnson
Production Co
Dore Productions
Rating
R (Brief Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jul 8, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$87.9K
Runtime
1h 40m