Erich von Stroheim

Professor Winckler

Louis Jouvet

Commissioner Calas

Jany Holt

Hélène Ardouin

Albert Préjean

André Laurent

Véra Flory

Barmaid

Foun-Sen

Winckler's assistant

Génia Vaury

Barmaid

Made Siamé

Calas's secretary

Roger Blin

Kretz, Winckler's henchman

Philippe Richard

John Gordon

Jean Témerson

Jojo, Dany's friend

Maurice Baquet

Gérard

Pierre Labry

First inspector

Max Dalban

Second inspector

Florence Marly

Gordon's Mistress

Pierre Chenal