Promoted to wrestling champion by chance, Tonin, known as le Bourreau de l'Ardèche, moves to Paris. He is quickly snapped up by Monsieur Bob, a self-styled manager who, in reality, hides his dealings under the cover of a nightclub, but who is also Tonin's regimental buddy. So Tonin acts as a front man, while Bob provides him with fake victories. The beautiful Wanda, the gangster's mistress, appeals to Tonin; she's charitable and sets him on the right path. He returns to the Ardèche and marries the daughter of the village mayor, after learning what a dangerous protector Bob is.
Cast
Jean Richard
Antoine Martin
Corinne Marchand
Wanda
Harold Kay
Bob
Annie Anderson
Unknown
Edmond Ardisson
Unknown
Jack Ary
Unknown
Florence Blot
Nurse
Sacha Briquet
Unknown
Geneviève Cluny
Solange
Jean Daniel
Unknown
Claude Darget
Unknown
Max Desrau
Unknown
Robert Destain
Writer
Gisèle Grimm
Unknown
Clément Harari
Dentist
Michel Jourdan
Mickey
François Minucci
Unknown
Georgette Peyron
Unknown
Max Révol
Bigoudi
Véronique Verlhac
Juliette
Jean Wiener
Pianist
