Nolff, a tough Breton fisherman is happy: his wife has just given birth to a son, Michel. His only wish is to make him a fisherman like him. But when he becomes a man, Michel becomes a good-for-nothing who spends his time in taverns.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jaque CatelainMichel | Michel |
 Roger KarlNolff | Nolff |
 Charles BoyerGuenn la Taupe | Guenn la Taupe |
 Philippe HériatLe protecteur | Le protecteur |
 Marcelle PradotDjenna | Djenna |
 Claire PréliaLa mère de Michel et de Djenna | La mère de Michel et de Djenna |
| SSuzanne DorisLia | Lia |
 Claude Autant-LaraUn des copains (uncredited) | Un des copains (uncredited) |
| DDimitri DragomirUn des copains (uncredited) | Un des copains (uncredited) |
 Lili SamuelLa lesbienne (uncredited) | La lesbienne (uncredited) |
| GGeorges ForoisUn pêcheur (uncredited) | Un pêcheur (uncredited) |
 Madame PâqueretteLa tenancière (uncredited) | La tenancière (uncredited) |
 Jeanne Bérangère(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
 André Daven(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
| JJane Dolys(uncredited) | (uncredited) |