Movie

Return to Life

★ 6.4(16)19492h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Georges Lampin, Henri-Georges Clouzot, André Cayatte, Jean Dréville
Release date: 1949-09-14
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Films Marceau

About Return to Life

Return to Life is a 1949 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Georges Lampin, Henri-Georges Clouzot, André Cayatte and Jean Dréville, starring Bernard Blier, Jane Marken and François Périer. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Return to Life in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In France in 1946, the difficult return to civilian life of five deportees and prisoners of war after having lived through the hell of the Second World War.

Cast

Bernard Blier

Gaston (segment "Le retour de tante Emma")

Jane Marken

Aunt Bertha (segment "Le retour de tante Emma")

François Périer

Antoine (segment "Le retour d'Antoine")

Patricia Roc

Lieutenant Evelyne (segment "Le retour d'Antoine")

Louis Jouvet

Jean Girard (segment "Le retour de Jean")

Noël Roquevert

Commander (segment "Le retour de Jean")

Noël-Noël

René (segment "Le retour de René")

Madeleine Gérôme

Young widow (segment "Le retour de René")

Serge Reggiani

Louis (segment "Le retour de Louis")

Paul Frankeur

Mayor (segment "Le retour de Louis")

Gisèle Préville

Lilian (segment "Le retour d'Antoine")

Tanis Chandler

Captain Betty (segment "Le retour d'Antoine")

Themes & keywords

greedintolerancemorphinetorturepost world war iiunfaithful wifewoman soldiermisalliance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Return to Life in Mexico?+

Return to Life is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Return to Life on Netflix?+

Return to Life is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Return to Life?+

Return to Life has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Return to Life?+

Return to Life stars Bernard Blier, Jane Marken, François Périer, Patricia Roc and Louis Jouvet.

When did Return to Life come out?+

Return to Life is a 1949 movie directed by Georges Lampin, Henri-Georges Clouzot, André Cayatte and Jean Dréville.

What genre is Return to Life?+

Return to Life is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Return to Life?+

Return to Life was directed by Georges Lampin, Henri-Georges Clouzot, André Cayatte and Jean Dréville.