The Return of Martin Guerre

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.

Release Date

May 14, 1982

Runtime

1h 47m

Director

Daniel Vigne

Original Title

Le Retour de Martin Guerre

Country

France

Company

SFP, Productions Marcel Dassault, FR3

Budget

$3,704,433

Revenue

$3,723,036