The Return of Martin Guerre Poster

The Return of Martin Guerre

Truth and falsehood have both alike countenances...

Not Rated Drama History

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Nathalie Baye, Maurice Barrier, Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Isabelle Sadoyan

Writer: Daniel Vigne, Jean-Claude Carrière, Natalie Zemon Davis, Janet Lewis

Release Date:
May 14, 1982
Ratings:
6.7 / 10
Director:
Daniel Vigne
Companies:
SFP

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.