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67% Critic Match
The Return of Martin Guerre
“Truth and falsehood have both alike countenances...”
6.7 / 10• 1982• 1h 47m•NR• French
DramaHistory
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Gérard Depardieu
Arnaud du Tilh
Lead
Nathalie Baye
Bertrande de Rols
Maurice Barrier
Pierre Guerre
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
Martin Guerre
Isabelle Sadoyan
Catherine Boëre
Rose Thiéry
Raimonde de Rols
Chantal Deruaz
Jeanne
André Chaumeau
Dominique Caylar
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Daniel Vigne's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Return of Martin Guerre is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
