Pierre Richard

François Perrin, journalist

Michel Bouquet

Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Fabrice Greco

Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

Jacques François

Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper

Daniel Ceccaldi

The family man

Charles Gérard

The photographer, colleague of François

Michel Aumont

Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

Gérard Jugnot

Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Suzy Dyson

Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

Michel Robin

The butler

Michèle Sand

Nicole Perrin, wife of François

Alix Mahieux

The governess

Lyne Chardonnet

Miss Blond

Lyvia D'Alche

Hostess

Yves Barsacq

Robert

Bernard Bauronne

Pilot

Serge Berry

Head waiter

Éva Darlan

The press secretary

Fred Descamp

The doorman

Marie Frey

Servant

Guy Gerbaud

Servant

Jean-Pierre Helbert

The bearded man dismissed

Jacqueline Jako-Mica

Servant

Chantal Jolis

Servant

Jean Lanier

Head waiter

Henri Laurent

Chauffeur

Roger Muni

Head waiter

André Nader

Lucien, gardener

Pierre Nègre

Factory director

Jacqueline Noëlle

Secretary

Roger Riffard

Paul, gardener

Michel Ruhl

Banker

Bernard Soufflet

Cyclist