A group of refractory and pacifist Bretons is sent to Algeria. These beings confronted with the horrors of war gradually become killing machines. One of them did not accept it and deserted, taking with him an FLN prisoner who was to be executed the next day.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Philippe LéotardLieutenant Perrin | Lieutenant Perrin |
| HHamid DjellouliYoussef | Youssef |
 Alexandre ArcadyNoël | Noël |
 Jean-Michel RibesPriest | Priest |
 Jacques CanselierCoco | Coco |
 Jean-Jacques MoreauJacques | Jacques |
 Michel EliasRobert, teacher | Robert, teacher |
 Philippe BrizardLa Marie | La Marie |
| YYves BranellecYouenn | Youenn |
| CCharles TrétoutCharles | Charles |
| PPierre VautierPierrick | Pierrick |
| AAlain VautierLanick | Lanick |
| BBernard RamelNanard | Nanard |
| AAlain ScoffSoldier Lomic | Soldier Lomic |