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The Return of Martin Guerre

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Remake:

Sommersby

Original title

Le retour de Martin Guerre

Year

1982

Running time

106 min.

Country

France

Director

Daniel Vigne

Screenwriter

Jean-Claude Carrière, Daniel Vigne

Cast

Music

Michel Portal

Cinematography

André Neau

Producer

Production Marcel Dassault, France 3 (FR 3), S.F.P.C

Genre

Drama | Costume Drama. 16th Century

Synopsis

During the medieval times, Martin Guerre returns to his hometown in the middle of France, after being away in the war since he was a child. Nobody recognise him, and the people who knew him suspect he is not Martin, but he knows all about his family and friends, even the most unusual things. Is this man really Martin Guerre?

Awards: 1983: Nominated for Oscar: Best Costume Design

1983: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Actor (Depardieu)

1982: César Awards: 3 Awards. 4 nominations

1984: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film

1983: National Society of Film Critics (NSFC): Best Actor.

1983: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Five Foreing Films.

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The Return of Martin Guerre

1982

Daniel Vigne

6.8

(636)