Pierre Richard as François Perrin, journalist

Michel Bouquet as Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

Fabrice Greco as Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

Jacques François as Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper

Daniel Ceccaldi as The family man

Charles Gérard as The photographer, colleague of François

Michel Aumont as Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

Gérard Jugnot as Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

Suzy Dyson as Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

Michel Robin as The butler

Michèle Sand as Nicole Perrin, wife of François

Alix Mahieux as The governess

Lyne Chardonnet as Miss Blond

Lyvia D'Alche as Hostess

Yves Barsacq as Robert

Bernard Bauronne as Pilot

Serge Berry as Head waiter

Éva Darlan as The press secretary

Fred Descamp as The doorman

Marie Frey as Servant

Guy Gerbaud as Servant

Jean-Pierre Helbert as The bearded man dismissed

Jacqueline Jako-Mica as Servant

Chantal Jolis as Servant

Jean Lanier as Head waiter

Henri Laurent as Chauffeur

Roger Muni as Head waiter

André Nader as Lucien, gardener

Pierre Nègre as Factory director

Jacqueline Noëlle as Secretary

Roger Riffard as Paul, gardener

Michel Ruhl as Banker

Bernard Soufflet as Cyclist