La Sarrasine_
Montreal, 1904. Giuseppe and Ninetta own a boarding house where they welcome their fellow Sicilians. One day, as he comes to the defence of one of his boarders, Giuseppe accidentally kills Theo, his French Canadian best friend’s son-in-law. This drama depicts the tensions between people from different ethnic backgrounds and their life-changing impact. Based on a true story, 'The Saracen Woman' paints a portrait of Italian immigration to Quebec and the affinities and conflicts that arose from the clash of two different cultures.
Starring
Tony Nardi, Enrica Maria Modugno, Jean Lapointe
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
La Sarrasine was released 34 years ago in 1992.
Overview
Montreal, 1904. Giuseppe and Ninetta own a boarding house where they welcome their fellow Sicilians. One day, as he comes to the defence of one of his boarde...
La Sarrasine is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 49m.
CAST (20)
Tony Nardi
Giuseppe Moschella
Enrica Maria Modugno
Jean Lapointe
Johanne-Marie Tremblay
Gilbert Sicotte
Théo Lemieux
Frank Crudele
Tano Cimarosa
NL
Nick La Morgia
Domenico Fiore
Muriel Dutil
JR
Jacques Rossi
LH
Laurence Houde
RG
René Geoffrion
CP
Clyde Paquin
GB
Guy Beauregard
RB
Roger Beaulne
Claude Lemieux
Luc Picard
Paul Dion
André Brassard
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is La Sarrasine about?
Montreal, 1904. Giuseppe and Ninetta own a boarding house where they welcome their fellow Sicilians. One day, as he comes to the defence of one of his boarders, Giuseppe accidentally kills Theo, his French Canadian best friend’s son-in-law. This drama depicts the tensions between people from different ethnic backgrounds and their life-changing impact. Based on a true story, 'The Saracen Woman' paints a portrait of Italian immigration to Quebec and the affinities and conflicts that arose from the clash of two different cultures.
How long is La Sarrasine?
La Sarrasine has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who stars in La Sarrasine?
The cast of La Sarrasine includes Tony Nardi, Enrica Maria Modugno, Jean Lapointe, Johanne-Marie Tremblay, Gilbert Sicotte.
What is the rating of La Sarrasine?
La Sarrasine has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama