The Return of Martin Guerre

Name: The Return of Martin Guerre
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 14 May 1982
Rating: 6.73
Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Nathalie Baye, Maurice Barrier, Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Isabelle Sadoyan

Truth and falsehood have both alike countenances... 1982-05-14 France 107 minutes.

6.73 224 votes

Drama History husband wife relationship countryside court case southern france based on true story historical figure rural area small village identity theft 16th century

Info
Cast

Overview

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.

Year 1982

Studio SFP, Productions Marcel Dassault, FR3

Director Daniel Vigne

Crew Denise de Casabianca (Editor), Daniel Vigne (Screenplay), André Neau (Director of Photography), Jean-Claude Carrière (Screenplay), Daniel Vigne (Director), Michel Portal (Original Music Composer)

Popularity 2

Language Français