After losing his job and realizing that he is alone in the world, a businessman opts to voluntarily end his life. Lacking courage, he hires a contract killer to do the job. Then, while awaiting his demise, he meets a woman and promptly falls in love.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jean-Pierre LéaudHenri | Henri |
 Margi ClarkeMargaret | Margaret |
 Kenneth ColleyThe Killer | The Killer |
 T.R. BowenDepartmen Head | Departmen Head |
 Imogen ClaireSecretary | Secretary |
 Angela WalshLandlady | Landlady |
| CCyril EpsteinCab Driver | Cab Driver |
 Nicky TescoPete | Pete |
 Charles CorkAl | Al |
 Michael O'HaganKiller's Boss | Killer's Boss |
| TTex AxileBartender | Bartender |
 Walter SparrowReceptionist | Receptionist |
 Tony RohrFrank | Frank |
 Joe StrummerGuitarist | Guitarist |
 Peter GravesJeweller | Jeweller |
 Serge ReggianiVic | Vic |
| EEtte ElliotDaughter | Daughter |
 Aki KaurismäkiSunglasses Seller (uncredited) | Sunglasses Seller (uncredited) |
| EErkki LahtiMan at the Hotel Albania's Window (uncredited) | Man at the Hotel Albania's Window (uncredited) |
 Minna VirtanenFlower Seller (uncredited) | Flower Seller (uncredited) |
| RRoberto PlaBongo Man (uncredited) | Bongo Man (uncredited) |