Alexandre, a young and honest farmer, is oppressed by an authoritarian wife, who makes him work like a dog. When she dies in a car crash, he decides to stay in bed, absolutely free and inactive. Just a dog is occupied to carry food and newspapers to him.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Philippe NoiretAlexandre Gartempe | Alexandre Gartempe |
 Marlène JobertAgathe Bordot | Agathe Bordot |
 Françoise BrionEliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande' | Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande' |
 Paul Le PersonSanguin | Sanguin |
 Tsilla CheltonMrs. Bouillot | Mrs. Bouillot |
 Léonce CorneFather Lamendin | Father Lamendin |
 Pierre RichardColibert | Colibert |
 Jean SaudrayPinton | Pinton |
| KKalyAlexander's dog | Alexander's dog |
| PPierre Barnleythe priest | the priest |
 Marcel BernierMalicorne | Malicorne |
 Bernard CharlanMayor | Mayor |
 Madeleine DamienMrs. Boisseau | Mrs. Boisseau |
 Pierre MaguelonVerglandier | Verglandier |
| MMarie MarcOld mother of 'La Grande' | Old mother of 'La Grande' |
| AAntoinette MoyaAngèle Sanguin | Angèle Sanguin |
 François VibertAlexander's stepfather | Alexander's stepfather |
 Jean Carmet'La Fringale' | 'La Fringale' |
 Pierre BellemarePierre Bellemare (uncredited) | Pierre Bellemare (uncredited) |
 Marc DudicourtMr Tondeur, TV game candidate (uncredited) | Mr Tondeur, TV game candidate (uncredited) |