François Cardinaud (Jean Gabin) is a middle-aged businessman, saddled with a restless young wife. When he loses his spouse to a handsome young juvenile delinquent, Cardinaud cannot control his envy and hatred. These negative emotions spread like diseases throughout hi's hometown, leading to a tragedy of unexpected dimensions.
Resisting all temptations to tear a passion to tatters, star Gabin expertly underplays his role.
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Gilles Grangier, Michel Audiard
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Jean Benezech, Maurice Kaminsky