Max is an old and unsuccessful actor while Charlie is an ambitious young director, yet they are bound together by close friendship. Until the day Rose-Marie, a rather conservative young antique dealer, walks into Charlie's life. When Max's wife walks out on him, he clings to the young couple like ivy. However he soons becomes a dead weight and Rose-Marie threatens to leave if Charlie doesn't choose between her and Max.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Marie-Christine BarraultRose-Marie de Boisel | Rose-Marie de Boisel |
 Jean CarmetMax | Max |
 Daniel DuvalCharlie Maupas | Charlie Maupas |
 Hubert DeschampsJean Dumaine | Jean Dumaine |
| CChristian DelangreBernard | Bernard |
 Alain FlickThe commissioner | The commissioner |
 Monique PantelMonique | Monique |
 Françoise MichaudNot listed | Not listed |
 Max MorelNot listed | Not listed |