François is the benefactor of the town; but later on, all the inhabitants turn against him.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jean MaraisFrançois Nérac | François Nérac |
 Etchika ChoureauCatherine Aravitte | Catherine Aravitte |
 Noël RoquevertDuplantin | Duplantin |
 François PatricePatrice Lourel | Patrice Lourel |
 Michel EtcheverryThe leader of the gangsters | The leader of the gangsters |
 Georges LannesThe mayor | The mayor |
 Albert DuvaleixMr. Arvette, the notary | Mr. Arvette, the notary |
 Claude Le LorrainThe young man | The young man |
 Charles BouillaudPistard | Pistard |
 Henri CoganA gangster | A gangster |
 Odette BarenceyMarie, the maid | Marie, the maid |
 Marcel PérèsMan on the sidewalk | Man on the sidewalk |
 Raphaël PatorniThe President of the Tribunal | The President of the Tribunal |