Ignace Boitaclou, although sympathetic, is not very intelligent. Upon his arrival at the barracks to perform his military service, he was appointed colonel and had to take care of the latter's terrible wife.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 FernandelIgnace Boitaclou, jeune paysan, ordonnance du colonel | Ignace Boitaclou, jeune paysan, ordonnance du colonel |
 Saturnin FabreLe baron Gédéon des Orfrais | Le baron Gédéon des Orfrais |
 Fernand CharpinLe colonel Romuald Durosier | Le colonel Romuald Durosier |
 Alice TissotLa colonelle Gabrielle Durosie | La colonelle Gabrielle Durosie |
 Raymond CordyLe soldat Philibert, ancienne ordonnance | Le soldat Philibert, ancienne ordonnance |
 AndrexSerge de Montroc | Serge de Montroc |
 Nita RayaNot listed | Not listed |
 Charles RedgieNot listed | Not listed |
| DDany LorysNot listed | Not listed |
| CClaude MayNot listed | Not listed |