In Paris around 1900, a young man raised by his wealthy uncle plots revenge after his cousin is betrothed to a rich neighbor. He steals the fiancé's family jewels, reveling in the thrill, and sets off on a lifelong path of burglary.

"The light touch of the masters! Malle makes… Belmondo takes."

Credits

Louis MalleDirector

Jean-Paul BelmondoGeorges Randal

Geneviève BujoldCharlotte

Marie DuboisGeneviève Delpiels

Julien GuiomarAbbot Félix La Margelle