Overview

Charles-Edmond, the eldest of the Larmentiel brothers, decides to return to La Rochelle, his hometown to die there. Forty years earlier he had been driven out by his father. Before passing away, the old eccentric announces that he has a hidden son, Émile, a fisherman to whom he wishes to bequeath his property. François, the younger brother, whom Charles-Edmond hates, is eyeing the inheritance to bail out the powerful family business, a veritable fishing trust, and will try to appropriate the affection and property of this inopportune heir. Émile, meanwhile, is too busy arguing with Fernande, a beugland singer, to suspect what awaits him...

Top Cast

Lino Ventura

Émile Bouet

Annie Girardot

Fernande Malanpin

Pierre Brasseur

François Larmentiel

Michel Simon

Charles-Edmond Larmentiel

Jacques Monod

Maître Lamazure

Joëlle Bernard

Camille, boss of La Marine

Marcel Bernier

Plevedic, fisherman-mechanic

Étienne Bierry

Marcellin

Dominique Davray

Boss of the Mistigri café-restaurant

Jean Gaven

Fisherman

André Dalibert

Gendarme

Jacques Hilling

Record player salesman