The Return of Martin Guerre
Truth and falsehood have both alike countenances...
1982 · 1h 47m · Not Rated
Drama, History
Directed by
Daniel Vigne
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The Return of Martin Guerre
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.
Director and cast
- Daniel Vigne Director
- Gérard Depardieu as Arnaud de Tihl
- Maurice Barrier as Uncle Pierre Guerre
- Nathalie Baye as Bertrande de Rols
- Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu as Martin Guerre
- Isabelle Sadoyan as Catherine Boere
- Rose Thiéry as Raimonde de Rols
- Chantal Deruaz as Jeanne
- André Chaumeau Cast
- Maurice Jacquemont Cast
- Roger Planchon Cast
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