In the 16th century, as Flanders is invaded by the Spanish, Till the Mischievous uses stratagems to enter the service of Ferdinand Alvare de Toledo, Duke of Alba, and from there organize resistance against the invaders.

Gérard Philipe
as Till l’Espiègle

Jean Vilar
as Duke of Albe

Fernand Ledoux
as Claes, sower

Nicole Berger
as Nèle

Jean Carmet
as Lamme

Jean Debucourt
as Cardinal

Erwin Geschonneck
as 'Bras d’Acier'

Wilhelm Koch-Hooge
as Prince of Orange

Robert Porte
as Captain Juan

Georges Chamarat
as Simon Praet