In the Mouffetard district of Paris, Jérôme Crainquebille, an affable four-season merchant, is stopped by a police officer and taken to the station, unjustly accused of shouting "Mort aux vaches!" ("Death to the cows!"). When he returns to work after a fortnight's detention, he is ostracized by his neighbors. Lonely, Crainquebille sank into despair and alcoholism. His life in prison seemed sweeter, and his attempts to return were in vain. He owes his salvation to the affection of a local kid.

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Cast

Yves Deniaud

Jérôme Crainquebille

Pierre Mondy

'La Trogne'

Jacques Fabbri

The distinguished tramp

Harry-Max

The President

Claude Winter

Lawyer

René Berthier

Dr. Mathieu

Pierre Destailles

Camelot

René Lacourt

Mr. Lateigne

Robert Le Béal

Substitute

Charles Bouillaud

Abbot

Lucien Frégis

Jean Hébey

Bistro owner