Retour à Marseille (1980)

Retour à Marseille (1980) poster

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.

Director: René Allio
Runtime: 117 min
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Production: Action Films, France 3, Filmproduktion Janus
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: René Allio

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Retour à Marseille stars Raf Vallone, Andréa Ferréol, Jean Maurel, Gilberte Rivet, Paul Allio.
How long is Retour à Marseille?
Retour à Marseille has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
Where was Retour à Marseille produced?
Retour à Marseille was produced in France.