Arsène Baudu and Hyacinthe, a pair of small-time crooks, fall prey to Alexandre Larsan-Bellac, who involves them (against their will) in high-profile swindling, but their success is quite limited. For starters they are deceived by Mrs. Paterson, a charming widow. Later on, Ribeiro, a Portuguese contractor and former victim of the two crooks, traces them and forces them to work on one of his building sites for damages. Just then, Larsan-Bellac resurfaces with plans to lure Ribeiro once again. —Guy Bellinger
Paul Meurisse
Michel Serrault
Bernard Blier
Jean Lefebvre
Yvonne Clech
Claire Maurier
Daniel Ceccaldi
Robert Dalban
Jacques Dynam
Philippe Castelli
Paul Préboist
Véronique Vendell
Frank Villard
Roger Dutoit
Jean-Henri Chambois
Paul Demange