Aged 73, the former President of the French Council Émile Beaufort still plays a central role in the political life of the country. Writing his memoirs allows him to look back on his career and discuss his relationships with Philippe Chamalont, about to become President of the Council.
Cast
Jean Gabin
Emile Beaufort
Bernard Blier
Philippe Chalamont
Renée Faure
Melle Millerand
Alfred Adam
François, le chauffeur
Henri Crémieux
Antoine Monteil, le ministre des Finances
Louis Seigner
Henri Lauzet-Duchet, le gouverneur de la Banque de France
Robert Vattier
le docteur Fumet, le médecin personnel de Beaufort