The Return of Martin Guerre

Le Retour de Martin Guerre

Truth and falsehood have both alike countenances...

Overview

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.

Budget

$3,704,433

Revenue

$3,723,036

Production

SFP, Productions Marcel Dassault, FR3