Klaus Kinski plays the role of a drifter on a motorcycle who happens to be passing through town immediately after a young school girl has been run over and killed by an unknown person on a motorcycle. The parents of the girl conspire to get rid of Kinski with the help of some of the locals including the town bully who recently had a run-in with Kinski in a pub over a woman. Kinski's only ally is the woman whose honor he tried to defend. Trapped in the town due to sabotage on his bike and a number of other incidents, Kinski soon realizes he is in real trouble.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Klaus KinskiLe motard | Le motard |
 Maria SchneiderMadeleine | Madeleine |
 Patrice MelennecLe camionneur | Le camionneur |
 Évelyne BouixLa serveuse | La serveuse |
 Katia TchenkoLa mère | La mère |
 Paulette FrantzLa patronne du bistro | La patronne du bistro |
 Gérard BoucaronBingo | Bingo |
| GGeorges WerlerLe père | Le père |
 Jean-Simon PrévostLe maire | Le maire |
 Bernard CazassusUn paysan | Un paysan |
 Jean-Pierre LaurentLe patron du café | Le patron du café |
| BBernard HautotNot listed | Not listed |
 Anne De BrocaNot listed | Not listed |