83 minutes
11/11/1959
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.
Jean Richard
as Antoine Martin
Corinne Marchand
as Wanda
Harold Kay
as Bob
Annie Anderson
Edmond Ardisson
Jack Ary
Florence Blot
as Nurse
Sacha Briquet
Geneviève Cluny
as Solange
Jean Daniel
Claude Darget
Max Desrau
Robert Destain
as Writer
Gisèle Grimm
Clément Harari
as Dentist
Michel Jourdan
as Mickey
François Minucci
Georgette Peyron
Max Révol
as Bigoudi
Véronique Verlhac
as Juliette
Jean Wiener
as Pianist