In this movie based upon Julian Green's novel, we follow Paul's downfall as he is torn between his love for Angele, a local prostitute, as he finds out too late, and Madame Grosgeorge's love for him.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Louis JourdanPaul Guéret | Paul Guéret |
 Lilli PalmerEva Grosgeorges | Eva Grosgeorges |
 Marie LaforêtAngèle | Angèle |
 Nathalie NervalMarie Guéret | Marie Guéret |
| FFlorence LandonFernande | Fernande |
 Madeleine RobinsonAugusta Londe | Augusta Londe |
 Georges WilsonMonsieur Grosgeoges | Monsieur Grosgeoges |
| PPatrick MonneronAndré Grosgeorge | André Grosgeorge |
| GGeorgette PeyronNot listed | Not listed |
 Jeanne HardeynNot listed | Not listed |
 Édouard FrancommeOld man | Old man |
| JJimmy PerrysNot listed | Not listed |
 Georges AudoubertNot listed | Not listed |