One-time gangster Antoine is enjoying retirement on the coast, now managing a boating club. He receives a visit from a former accomplice who asks for a loan. The money will be repaid by a crook who is now in hiding; Antoine intends to recover his money.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lino VenturaAntoine Beretto | Antoine Beretto |
 Jean LefebvreLéonard Michalon | Léonard Michalon |
 Michel ConstantinJeff, boss of the "Homard Américain" | Jeff, boss of the "Homard Américain" |
 Mireille DarcÉglantine Michalon | Églantine Michalon |
 Tommy DugganColonel McLean | Colonel McLean |
 Marcel BernierMarcel, Jeff's employee | Marcel, Jeff's employee |
| TThierry ThibaudShark | Shark |
 André PousseCrook on the run | Crook on the run |
 Mick BessonCrook on the run | Crook on the run |
 Robert DalbanEmbalmer | Embalmer |
 Sylvia SorrenteVicky, Antoine's friend | Vicky, Antoine's friend |
 Serge SauvionCommissioner | Commissioner |
 France RumillyGisèle, accountant | Gisèle, accountant |
 Jacques ZaborNot listed | Not listed |
 Philippe Castelli(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
 Guy HenryMarcel (uncredited) | Marcel (uncredited) |
 Jean PanisseScrap Metal Dealer (uncredited) | Scrap Metal Dealer (uncredited) |
 Jacques Richard(uncredited) | (uncredited) |