Arbella is a charming village in Corsica. It's such a pleasant place to live that Monsieur Lauriston has decided to spend his old age there with his wife Marthe. Encouraged by Giuseppe, the owner of the Napoleon bar, he is promoted to mayor. This brings him the wrath of Captain Bartoli, owner of the Café Bonaparte, a self-styled pirate and navigator who has long aspired to this honorable position. Further complications arise when Lauriston's nephew romances Antonia, the daughter of Amoretti, the last bandit of honor in the area and the town's main tourist attraction.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Francis BlancheBartoli | Bartoli |
 Olivier HussenotMr Lauriston | Mr Lauriston |
 Louis de FunèsAmoretti | Amoretti |
 Jean LefebvreColombo | Colombo |
 Rosy VarteMrs. Lauriston | Mrs. Lauriston |
 Jacqueline PierreuxTourist | Tourist |
 Charles BlavetteSosthène | Sosthène |
| CChristian MéryTeacher | Teacher |
 Mario CarotenutoCorti, candidate for mayor | Corti, candidate for mayor |
 Marisa MerliniPostwoman | Postwoman |
 Geneviève GaléaAntonia Amoretti | Antonia Amoretti |
| JJean HoubéMichel Lauriston, the nephew | Michel Lauriston, the nephew |
 Elisa MainardiGirl from Bastia | Girl from Bastia |
| NNoël RocchiccioliColonna | Colonna |
| TTintin PasqualiniNot listed | Not listed |
| NNoel VinciguerraNot listed | Not listed |
| JJuan VilatoSinger who supports Mr. Lauriston | Singer who supports Mr. Lauriston |
 Jacqueline Doyen(uncredited) | (uncredited) |