With Italian roots and growing up in the working class milieu of Marseille, he is one of the most famous French chansonniers and actors: Yves Montand (1921-1991). The documentary paints a multifaceted portrait of the star and man Montand through unpublished archive footage and conversations with companions.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Catherine AllégretSelf | Self |
 Jean-Jacques BeineixSelf | Self |
 Costa-GavrasSelf | Self |