A shy bank employee unexpectedly invites a young woman to a café, leading to a one-night stand. When he shares this with his disillusioned friend, the writer helps him navigate a dazzling social ascent.
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Nicolas Mallet
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Claude Fabre
Romy Schneider
as Roberte Groult
Jane Birkin
as Marie-Paule Allard
Jean-François Balmer
as Vischenko
Florinda Bolkan
as Flora Danieli
Mary Marquet
as Tania Hermens
Dominique Constanza
as Sabine
Gisèle Casadesus
as Mrs. Lourceuil
Georges Wilson
as Julien Lourceuil