Paul fishes out of the water the body of his greatest enemy. To avoid accusations that he is a killer, taking steps that will clear his good name.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Louis de FunèsPaul Ernzer | Paul Ernzer |
 Pierre DudanCharles Delindy | Charles Delindy |
 Marthe MercadierGeorgette Ernzer | Georgette Ernzer |
 María RiquelmeArlette Preminger | Arlette Preminger |
 Philippe LemaireHeinrich | Heinrich |
 Jacques CastelotBaumann | Baumann |
 Philippe ClayJean-Louis Preminger (voice) | Jean-Louis Preminger (voice) |
 Pierre DorisLe boy-scout camionneur | Le boy-scout camionneur |
 Claudine CosterEléna | Eléna |
 Serge DavriLe vagabond | Le vagabond |
 Max ElloyUn pêcheur | Un pêcheur |
| JJean Mejean(as Jean Méjean) | (as Jean Méjean) |
 Jacques DufilhoLe fossoyeur | Le fossoyeur |
 Olivier HussenotLe commissaire Guillaume | Le commissaire Guillaume |