The Return of Martin Guerre

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The Return of Martin Guerre

Released: May 14, 1982

Runtime: 1h 47m

Rating: ⭐ 6.8 / 10

Drama History

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.

Top Billed Cast

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

Arnaud du Tilh

Nathalie Baye

Nathalie Baye

Bertrande de Rols

Maurice Barrier

Maurice Barrier

Pierre Guerre

Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu

Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu

Martin Guerre

Isabelle Sadoyan

Isabelle Sadoyan

Catherine Boëre

Rose Thiéry

Rose Thiéry

Raimonde de Rols

Chantal Deruaz

Chantal Deruaz

Jeanne

André Chaumeau

André Chaumeau

Dominique Caylar

Maurice Jacquemont

Maurice Jacquemont

Judge Rieux

Roger Planchon

Roger Planchon

Jean de Coras