

Retour à Marseille
Synopsis
Michel left Marseilles to Italy when he was twenty years old. Courageous and active, he has succeeded in the construction industry. Thirty years later, his return to Marseilles, for his aunt's burial will abruptly change the life of all of his family, who was first fascinated by his social success. He is regarded as the son who made it like wonder. Michel is the only one who has emigrated. They have all remained in the home country ("le pays") and their social status has hardly changed: workmen, small employees, craftsmen, all living in a modest framework.
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Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Allio
- Original Title
- Retour à Marseille
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Action Films, France•3, Filmproduktion Janus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Allio
Department Leadership Roster
René Allio
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Retour à Marseille
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Retour à Marseille about?
Michel left Marseilles to Italy when he was twenty years old. Courageous and active, he has succeeded in the construction industry. Thirty years later, his return to Marseilles, for his aunt's burial will abruptly change the life of all of his family, who was first fascinated by his social success. He is regarded as the son who made it like wonder. Michel is the only one who has emigrated. They have all remained in the home country ("le pays") and their social status has hardly changed: workmen, small employees, craftsmen, all living in a modest framework.
Who directed Retour à Marseille?
Retour à Marseille was directed by René Allio.
Who stars in Retour à Marseille?
The principal cast of Retour à Marseille includes Raf Vallone, Andréa Ferréol, Jean Maurel, Gilberte Rivet, Paul Allio.
When was Retour à Marseille released and how long is it?
Retour à Marseille was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
