The Return of Martin Guerre
1982 · Movie · 107 min · ★ 6.7
Village of Artigat, southern France, summer 1542, during the reign of Francis I. Martin Guerre and Bertrande de Rols marry. A few years later, accused of having committed a robbery, Martin suddenly disappears. When, almost a decade later, a man arrives in Artigat claiming to be Martin, the Guerre family recognizes him as such; but doubts soon arise about his true identity.
Based on The Wife of Martin Guerre
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Details
- Years
- 1982
- Release date
- 1982-05-14
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 107 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (221 votes)
Themes
- husband wife relationship
- countryside
- court case
- southern france
- based on true story
- historical figure
- rural area
- small village
- identity theft
- 16th century
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1984 · nominated
Cast & crew
Gérard Depardieu
as Arnaud du Tilh
Nathalie Baye
as Bertrande de Rols
Maurice Barrier
as Pierre Guerre
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
as Martin Guerre
Isabelle Sadoyan
as Catherine Boëre
Rose Thiéry
as Raimonde de Rols
Chantal Deruaz
as Jeanne
André Chaumeau
as Dominique Caylar
Maurice Jacquemont
as Judge Rieux
Roger Planchon
as Jean de Coras
Directed by Daniel Vigne