Jacques Darnay (A. Delon) is caught and convicted of stealing diamonds and the murder of a jeweler. Although not guilty, the prisoner has served eight years. The jewels are not found so Jacques, after his release from prison, follows Inspector Rouxel (P. Mondy), and other criminals who are interested in where the prey.
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Jacques Darnay | Alain Delon |
| Nathalie | Anne Parillaud |
| Gino Ruggieri | François Périer |
| Rouxel | Pierre Mondy |
| Sylviane Chabry | Andréa Ferréol |
| Clarisse | Marie-Christine Descouard |
| Pierre Mignot | Michel Beaune |
| Sauvat | Gérard Hérold |
| Pradier | Jean-François Garreaud |
| Samatan | Richard Anconina |
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | Alain Delon |
| Director | Robin Davis |
| Writer | André Caroff |
| Writer | Christopher Frank |
| Composer | Christian Dorisse |
| Editor | Michel Lewin |
| Production designer | Théobald Meurisse |
