The Return of Martin Guerre Movie Review 1983

In this medieval tale, a dissolute village husband disappears soon after his marriage. Years later, someone who appears to be Martin Guerre returns, allegedly from war, and appears much kinder and more educated. Starring in a love story of second chances, Depardieu does not disappoint, nor does the rest of the cast. In French with English subtitles. Based on an actual court case. Remade in 1993 as "Sommersby."

Distribution

Home Vision Cinema, c/o Image Entertainment, 20525 Nordhoff St., Ste. 200, Chatsworth, CA 91311, URL: http://www.homevision.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 111 minutes.
Originally from French.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Drama, I'm Not Dead, Yet!, Mistaken Identity, True Stories, Medieval Romps

Screenplay

Daniel Vigne, Jean-Claude Carriere

Cast

Gerard Depardieu, Roger Planchon, Maurice Jacquemont, Barnard Pierre Donnadieu, Nathalie Baye

Cinematography

Andre Neau

Director

Daniel Vigne

Music

Michel Portal

Producer

Societe Francaise de Production Cinema

Awards

Cesar 1983: Writing, Score; Natl. Soc. Film Critics 1983: Actor (Depardieu).