Bruno Bonbeck, a retired soccer referee, is the world’s biggest layabout until his politician wife, the Junior Minister for Sport, delivers an ultimatum: you get a job or I get a divorce. The film traces the trials and tribulations of Bruno’s 18-hour hunt for gainful employment and has a very unexpected ending.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| EEvelyne HarterFernande Bombec | Fernande Bombec |
 Jean-Pierre MockyBruno Bombec | Bruno Bombec |
 Jean Abeilléle directeur de la pouponnière | le directeur de la pouponnière |
 Macha BérangerMadame Gratkine | Madame Gratkine |
| GGeneviève BachelierNot listed | Not listed |
| MMathilde Bahon-LaurentNot listed | Not listed |
 Henri AttalNot listed | Not listed |