Love at the Top

(And How to Get There)!

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.

Comedy

Jean-Louis Trintignant

(Nicolas Mallet)

Jean-Pierre Cassel

(Claude Fabre)

Romy Schneider

(Roberte Groult)

Jane Birkin

(Marie-Paule)

Jean-François Balmer

(Vischenko)

Florinda Bolkan

(Flora)

Mary Marquet

(Mrs. Hermens)

Dominique Constanza

(Sabine)

Gisèle Casadesus

(Mrs. Lourceuil)

Georges Wilson

(Lourceuil)

Henri Garcin

(Berthoud)

Michel Vitold

(Georges / Roberte's husband)

Georges Beller

(Friend of Marie-Paule)

Estella Blain

(Shirley Douglas)

Léonie Lousseau

(Denise)

Carlo Nell

(Coffee boy)

Betty Berr

(Sylvie)

Yves Bureau

Rachel Cathoud

Adrienne Servantie

Madeleine Damien

Annick Blancheteau

Christine Boisson

(Naked girl at Flora's (uncredited))