An aged, wealthy trader plots with his servant to recreate a maritime tall tale, using a local woman and an unknown sailor as actors.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jeanne MoreauVirginie Ducrot | Virginie Ducrot |
 Orson WellesCharles Clay | Charles Clay |
 Roger CoggioElishama Levinsky | Elishama Levinsky |
 Norman EshleyPaul, the sailor | Paul, the sailor |
 Fernando ReyMerchant | Merchant |