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Le retour de Martin Guerre (1982) -- 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.

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Director:
Daniel Vigne
Writers:
Jean-Claude Carrière (writer)
Janet Lewis (novel)
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Release Date:
10 June 1983 (USA) more
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. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 2 nominations more
User Comments:
Probably the best historical movie ever more (26 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Gérard Depardieu ... Arnaud de Tihl
Nathalie Baye ... Bertrande de Rols
Maurice Barrier ... Uncle Pierre Guerre
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu ... Martin Guerre
Isabelle Sadoyan ... Catherine Boëre
Rose Thiéry ... Raimonde de Rols
Chantal Deruaz ... Jeanne
Maurice Jacquemont ... Judge Rieux
Roger Planchon ... Jean de Coras
Francis Arnaud
Philippe Babin ... Jacques
Axel Bogousslavsky
Valérie Chassigneux ... Guillemette
Neige Dolsky
Adrien Duquesne ... Sanxi Guerre
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Return of Martin Guerre (UK) (USA)
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Runtime:
122 min | Argentina:120 min
Country:
France
Language:
French
Color:
Color (Fujicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Company:
Dussault more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Based on a true story. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Frasier: The Return of Martin Crane (#9.4)" (2001) more

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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful.
Probably the best historical movie ever, 23 October 2008
10/10
Author: Luther-32 from United Kingdom

Set in early renaissance Arriege, this movie is truly as masterpiece. Don't be put off by subtitles, just enjoy. Depardieu is superb, one of his best performances...Truly amazing!

The story: Bertrande de Rolls's husband, Martin Guerre disappeared sometime ago. She remained faithful, until Arnaud du Tilh, appears and pretends to be the returning Martin Guerre.

If, like me, you like both, movies and history, you must watch that masterpiece. The costumes, the settings, the decors, peasant life... all made to recreate a corner of french renaissance countryside.

The story is based on facts, on real events. It's a true story, slightly changed and without the catholic-protestant antagonism. What a brilliant movie!!!

Like to know more? Read Natalie Zemon Davis'"The return of Martin Guerre"

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