The Return of Martin Guerre (Le Retour de Martin Guerre)

1983

The Return of Martin Guerre (Le Retour de Martin Guerre) (1983)

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78%

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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
Nathalie Baye
as Bertrande de Rols
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
as Young Martin Guerre
Bernard Pierre Donnadieu
as Martin Guerre
Roger Planchon
as Jean de Coras
Maurice Jacquemont
as Judge Rieux
Isabelle Sadoyan
as Catherine Boere
Rose Thiery
as Raimonde de Rols
Maurice Barrier
as Pierre Guerre
Stephane Peau
as Young Martin
Sylvie Meda
as Young Bertrande
Chantal Deruaz
as Jeanne
Valerie Chassigneaux
as Guillemette
Tcheky Karyo
as Augustin
Dominique Pinon
as Antoine
Adrien Duquesne
as Sanxi
André Chaumeau
as The Cure
Philippe Babin
as Jacques
Francis Arnaud
as Le Grêlé
Yvette
Axel Bogousslavsky
Neige Dolsky
Gilbert Gilles
Jean-Claude Perrin
Alain Recoing
Rene Bouloc
Alain Frerot
Andre Delon
Daniele Loo
Marcel Champel
Yvette Petit
Jean Julliac
Guy Bertrand
Jean-Paul Barathieu
Bruno Bentegeac
Pierre Bouchet
Francis Chevillon
Andre D'Avant-Cour
Christian Fiter
Daniel Giraud
Guy Jacquet
Roger Payrot
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Critic Reviews for The Return of Martin Guerre (Le Retour de Martin Guerre)

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Compelling romantic mystery drama, well acted by Gerard Depardieu and Natalie Baye; stay away from the American remake, Sommersby

Jul 21, 2011 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
EmanuelLevy.Com

A brilliant, engaging love story with magnificent performances

Dec 29, 2005 | Rating: 5/5
Atlantic City Weekly

Fascinating tale; inspiration for "Sommersby"

Mar 29, 2003 | Rating: 4/5
Kalamazoo Gazette

A marvellous and haunting work.

Jul 26, 2002 | Rating: 5/5
Urban Cinefile
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Audience Reviews for The Return of Martin Guerre (Le Retour de Martin Guerre)

½

Remade as Sommersby, this is a powerful drama.

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