Georges Flavier, once renowned Parisian hairdresser, lives alone since the death of his son and the departure of his wife. One night, he saves a stranger from drowning in the Canal Saint-Martin.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Albert DupontelGustave / Gus | Gustave / Gus |
 Jean YanneGeorges Flavier / L'imperator | Georges Flavier / L'imperator |
 Roland BlancheRoland | Roland |
 Michèle LaroqueFernande | Fernande |
 Heinz SchubertBotha | Botha |
 Laurent GamelonRené | René |
 Franck de la PersonneLucien | Lucien |
 Marc AndréoniManitti | Manitti |
 Jean RougerieIgor | Igor |
| PPamela KnaackMimi Speers | Mimi Speers |
 Catherine ArditiLouisa | Louisa |
 Ondřej VetchýCompagnon Kurfeg | Compagnon Kurfeg |
 Stella ZázvorkováMme Kovetch | Mme Kovetch |
 Pavel VondruškaM. Kovetch | M. Kovetch |
 Otakar BrousekPrésident Gombaud | Président Gombaud |
 Jiří KnotLe coiffeur espagnol | Le coiffeur espagnol |