The Return of Martin Guerre


2h 3m 1982

Brief Synopsis

Based on actual events in 16th century France, a Toulouse magistrate presides over the trial of a young man who returned to a medieval village claiming to be Martin Guerre, the scion of a well to do peasant family who'd abandoned his wife and kin years earlier.

Film Details

Also Known As
Retour de Martin Guerre, Le, Return of Martin Guerre
Genre
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1982
Location
France

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 3m

Synopsis

Based on actual events in 16th century France, a Toulouse magistrate presides over the trial of a young man who returned to a medieval village claiming to be Martin Guerre, the scion of a well to do peasant family who'd abandoned his wife and kin years earlier.

Film Details

Also Known As
Retour de Martin Guerre, Le, Return of Martin Guerre
Genre
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1982
Location
France

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 3m

Award Nominations

Best Costume Design

1982

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Released in United States 1982

Released in United States on Video January 1986

Released in United States 1982

Released in United States on Video January 1986