Lyons, France. Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives alone with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and informs him that Bernard killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel realizes that he knew far less about his son than he thought.
Director of Photography: Pierre-William Glenn
Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Producer: Raymond Danon
Writer: Pierre Bost, Bertrand Tavernier, Jean Aurenche
Michel Descombes
Commissioner Guilboud
Antoine, friend of Michel
Inspector Bricard
Edouard, friend of Michel
Costes, journalist
Janine Boitard, journalist
Madeleine Fourmet