Inspector Balboss, a corrupt police officer with a criminal streak, takes under his wing a young vagrant he meets by chance and sets about teaching him the tricks of the trade.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Michel GalabruCommissioner Balboss | Commissioner Balboss |
| MMarcel GuietThe young man | The young man |
 Michèle SimonnetMrs. Balboss | Mrs. Balboss |
 François NocherNot listed | Not listed |
 Julie MarboeufBalboss's Daughter | Balboss's Daughter |
 Micha BayardNot listed | Not listed |
| BBetty BerrNot listed | Not listed |
 Jean DrozeNot listed | Not listed |
 Nane GermonNot listed | Not listed |
| GGillian GillNot listed | Not listed |
 Dominique JayrNot listed | Not listed |
 Claude LegrosNot listed | Not listed |
| BBernard LéonardNot listed | Not listed |
 Christiane TissotNot listed | Not listed |
 Lucienne HamonNot listed | Not listed |
 Michel AumontMinister | Minister |
 José ArturPriest | Priest |
 Andréas VoutsinasDiplomat | Diplomat |
 Denis ManuelNot listed | Not listed |