The Return of Martin Guerre (Le Retour de Martin Guerre) (1983)
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Movie Info
This film is set in France during the Hundred Years' War. Imagining herself a widow, Nathalie Baye is astonished when her husband Gerard Depardieu returns after nine years. However, Nathalie and neighbors suspect that Depardieu is an imposter -- especially since he's become a much nicer person.
Cast
Gérard Depardieu
as Arnaud de Tihl
as Arnaud de Tihl
Nathalie Baye
as Bertrande de Rols
as Bertrande de Rols
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
as Young Martin Guerre
as Young Martin Guerre
Bernard Pierre Donnadieu
as Martin Guerre
as Martin Guerre
Roger Planchon
as Jean de Coras
as Jean de Coras
Maurice Jacquemont
as Judge Rieux
as Judge Rieux
Isabelle Sadoyan
as Catherine Boere
as Catherine Boere
Rose Thiery
as Raimonde de Rols
as Raimonde de Rols
Maurice Barrier
as Pierre Guerre
as Pierre Guerre
Stephane Peau
as Young Martin
as Young Martin
Sylvie Meda
as Young Bertrande
as Young Bertrande
Chantal Deruaz
as Jeanne
as Jeanne
Valerie Chassigneaux
as Guillemette
as Guillemette
Tcheky Karyo
as Augustin
as Augustin
Dominique Pinon
as Antoine
as Antoine
Adrien Duquesne
as Sanxi
as Sanxi
André Chaumeau
as The Cure
as The Cure
Philippe Babin
as Jacques
as Jacques
Francis Arnaud
as Le Grêlé
as Le Grêlé
Critic Reviews for The Return of Martin Guerre (Le Retour de Martin Guerre)
All Critics (9) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (0) | DVD (1)
Compelling romantic mystery drama, well acted by Gerard Depardieu and Natalie Baye; stay away from the American remake, Sommersby
July 21, 2011 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
A brilliant, engaging love story with magnificent performances
December 29, 2005 | Rating: 5/5
Fascinating tale; inspiration for "Sommersby"
March 29, 2003 | Rating: 4/5
A marvellous and haunting work.
July 26, 2002 | Rating: 5/5
Audience Reviews for The Return of Martin Guerre (Le Retour de Martin Guerre)
½
Remade as Sommersby, this is a powerful drama.
Anthony Valletta
Super Reviewer
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