While Henri was a POW during the war, his wife passed away, and he returned to face the challenges of bringing up three children alone. Henri may get drunk and angry at times, but he also has a better side that will not stay buried.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jean GabinHenri Neveu | Henri Neveu |
 Marie-José NatOdette | Odette |
 Claude BrasseurLoulou | Loulou |
 Renée FaureMaître Surville | Maître Surville |
 Roger DumasFernand | Fernand |
 Paul FrankeurErnest | Ernest |
 Roger TrévilleJacques Pedrell | Jacques Pedrell |
| DDominique PageJosette | Josette |
 Jacques MonodPresident of the court | President of the court |
 François ChaumetteSchool principal | School principal |
 Louis SeignerPublic prosecutor | Public prosecutor |
 Alfred AdamLoutrel, Louis' manager | Loutrel, Louis' manager |
 Léon ZitroneSelf | Self |
 Pierre VernierInspector | Inspector |
 Bernard DhéranMoineau | Moineau |
 Paul MerceyBistro buddy (uncredited) | Bistro buddy (uncredited) |
 Max MontavonPrisoner | Prisoner |
 Jacques HillingBoss of the Stella hotel | Boss of the Stella hotel |
 Pascal MazzottiMax, manservant | Max, manservant |
 René HavardPhotographer | Photographer |
 France AsselinMrs. Dubourg | Mrs. Dubourg |
 Pierre LeprouxMr. Gildas | Mr. Gildas |
 Max AmylInspector | Inspector |
 Gabriel GobinDubourg | Dubourg |
 Gaby BassetMrs. Gildas | Mrs. Gildas |