The charismatic, surly son of a wealthy industrialist, Clément, leads a double life as a member of a right-wing extremist organization. When he’s ratted out after a failed assassination attempt on a prominent politician, Clément and his long-suffering wife Anne flee Paris to the idyllic country home of his childhood friend, pacifist print-maker Paul. As affection blossoms between Paul and Anne, the emotional, as well as political tensions, soar and eventually explode.
Top Cast
RO
Romy SchneiderAnne
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Jean-Louis TrintignantClément Lesser
HE
Henri SerrePaul
DI
Diane LepvrierCécile
MA
Maurice GarrelTerrasse
MA
Marcel Cuvelier
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Robert BousquetLucien
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Jacques BerliozLe père
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Armand MeffreAndré
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Pierre AssoSerge
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Jean-Pierre MelvilleUn membre de l'organisation (uncredited)