An alcoholic doctor accidentally kills someone and manages to make the death look like an accident. The episode triggers a sense of confidence and he resolves to correct the miseries of his life.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jean DebucourtInspector Chambon | Inspector Chambon |
 Michel SimonDoctor Michel Ancelin | Doctor Michel Ancelin |
 Jany HoltMadeleine Bodin | Madeleine Bodin |
| AAriane MuratorMadame Bastard, mother of the sick girl | Madame Bastard, mother of the sick girl |
| GGeorges BrehatAubignac | Aubignac |
 Robert DalbanGustave, boss of the café | Gustave, boss of the café |
 Jean WallDoctor Dumont | Doctor Dumont |
 Henri CharrettInspector Noël | Inspector Noël |
 Pierre JuvenetGillois, notary | Gillois, notary |
 François JouxLieutenant Louvet | Lieutenant Louvet |
 Charles VissièresAntique dealer | Antique dealer |
| JJean BrunelRifardont | Rifardont |
| AAndré DarnayMaître Corneau | Maître Corneau |
| EEmile ChopitelTournier | Tournier |
| CChristiane DelacroixGustave's wife | Gustave's wife |
| MMax TréjeanNot listed | Not listed |
 Jean SylvèreFriend of Doctor Ancelin (uncredited) | Friend of Doctor Ancelin (uncredited) |