A young journalist comes from Nice to Paris to meet with the famous judge, Simon, hoping he will help her understand a case. She does not know that, according to the will of fate, in the office of judge was fugitive criminal. The couple hit the road.

Gérard Lanvin
as Gérard Louvier, escaped ex-convict

Miou-Miou
as Julie Boucher, journalist at “Nice Matin”

Henri Guybet
as Daniel, Julie's companion

Michel Galabru
as Émile Dugoineau, usher

Julien Guiomar
as Raymond Volfoni, Gérard's accomplice

Jean-Pierre Darroussin
as Henri, Julie's depressed ex

Max Montavon
as Clerk at the Paris tribunal

Renée Saint-Cyr
as Widow Bertillon

David Gabison
as Investigating judge Bricard

Philippe Castelli
as Court usher