
Pursued by a rival gang after a violent robbery, Toni escapes with nearly thirty million francs. On the train to Paris, to avoid arousing suspicion, he has no choice but to threaten an honorable philosophy professor, Justin Mignonnet, with his gun, so that he will carry the loot for him. To make sure he returns the money, he takes his papers and makes him promise to be present at the exchange appointment at the Pigalle Hotel the next day. Completely lost, Mignonnet decides to obey orders, but just as he is about to return the money, a young woman, a member of the enemy gang, comes to collect it.
Justin Migonnet, professor of philosophy in Arles

Rita

Toni

Amédée

Monsieur 'A'

Jo

Oxner

Edmée

'Le Turc'

Director of Socorep

Filâtre

Doinel, inspector

Pietro

Edouard Colin
Cécile, maid

Conference cop

Manager of the Cujas hotel

Luigi, Russian chauffeur

Louise, manager of the Pigalle hotel
