The charismatic, surly son of a wealthy industrialist, Clément, leads a double life as a member of a right-wing extremist organization. When he’s ratted out after a failed assassination attempt on a prominent politician, Clément and his long-suffering wife Anne flee Paris to the idyllic country home of his childhood friend, pacifist print-maker Paul. As affection blossoms between Paul and Anne, the emotional, as well as political tensions, soar and eventually explode.

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Cast

Romy Schneider

Anne

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Clément Lesser

Henri Serre

Paul

Diane Lepvrier

Cécile

Maurice Garrel

Terrasse

Marcel Cuvelier

Jacques Berlioz

Le père

Armand Meffre

André

Pierre Asso

Serge

Jean-Pierre Melville

Un membre de l'organisation (uncredited)

Jean Topart

Récitant (voice) (uncredited)