
One-time gangster Antoine is enjoying retirement on the coast, now managing a boating club. He receives a visit from a former accomplice who asks for a loan. The money will be repaid by a crook who is now in hiding; Antoine intends to recover his money.
Cast

Lino Ventura
Antoine Beretto

Jean Lefebvre
Léonard Michalon

Michel Constantin
Jeff, boss of the "Homard Américain"

Mireille Darc
Églantine Michalon

Tommy Duggan
Colonel McLean

Marcel Bernier
Marcel, Jeff's employee
Thierry Thibaud
Shark

André Pousse
Crook on the run

Mick Besson
Crook on the run

Robert Dalban
Embalmer

Sylvia Sorrente
Vicky, Antoine's friend

Serge Sauvion
Commissioner

France Rumilly
Gisèle, accountant

Jacques Zabor
Unknown

Philippe Castelli
(uncredited)

Guy Henry
Marcel (uncredited)

Jean Panisse
Scrap Metal Dealer (uncredited)

Jacques Richard
(uncredited)
Crew

Georges Lautner
Director, Screenplay
Annie Maurel
Script

Michel Audiard
Screenplay, Dialogue

Marcel Jullian
Screenplay

Jean Marsan
Screenplay
Michelle David
Editor

Maurice Fellous
Director of Photography

Claude Vital
Assistant Director

Alain Poiré
Producer
Jean Mandaroux
Production Design
Yves Rodallec
Camera Operator
Louis Hochet
Sound Editor

Bernard Gérard
Original Music Composer

Gil Delamare
Stunts
Roger Debelmas
Production Manager
Robert Sussfeld
Production Manager
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