The Return of Martin Guerre

– During the medieval times, Martin Guerre returns to his hometown in the middle of France, after bein..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 2 Minutes
Release Year:
1982
Original Name:
Le Retour de Martin Guerre
The Return of Martin Guerre (1982) - Also known as Le Retour de Martin Guerre

During the medieval times, Martin Guerre returns to his hometown in the middle of France, after being away in the war since he was a child. Nobody recognise him, and the people who knew him suspect he is not Martin, but he knows all about his family and friends, even the most unusual things. Is this man really Martin Guerre?

Release Date:

26 Aug 1983

Language:

French

Director:

Daniel Vigne

Writer:

Jean-Claude Carrière, Janet Lewis (novel), Daniel Vigne, Natalie Zemon Davis

Main Actors:

Gérard Depardieu, Nathalie Baye, Maurice Barrier, Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu

Plot:

In medieval France, some villagers challenge a man's claim of identity when he (as he says) returns home from some time in the army.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Cohen Media Group

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%