In this drama that alludes to the Algerian War with France of the 1960s, Thomas is a deserter from the French Foreign Legion who is on the run from authorities. He helps damsel in distress Dominique, who has been taken hostage by a group of terrorists. Thomas is wounded but manages to escape after killing the guard who inflicted the injury. Dominique gives Thomas money to escape to France after he secures her freedom, but he is caught between the Foreign Legion and the terrorists seeking revenge.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alain DelonThomas Vlassenroot | Thomas Vlassenroot |
 Lea MassariDominique Servet | Dominique Servet |
 Georges GéretLe lieutenant Fraser | Le lieutenant Fraser |
 Maurice GarrelPierre Servet | Pierre Servet |
 Robert CastelAmerio | Amerio |
 Viviane AttiaMaria | Maria |
 Robert BazilFather of Maria | Father of Maria |
 Paul PavelFélicien | Félicien |
 Camille de CasabiancaRose-Marie (uncredited) | Rose-Marie (uncredited) |
 Alain CavalierUn passant à Lyon (uncredited) | Un passant à Lyon (uncredited) |
 Pierre ColletLe policier au barrage (uncredited) | Le policier au barrage (uncredited) |
 Edith GarnierLa servante de l'auberge (uncredited) | La servante de l'auberge (uncredited) |
 Laure PailletteLa bonne des Servet (uncredited) | La bonne des Servet (uncredited) |