In this drama that alludes to the Algerian War with France of the 1960s, Thomas is a deserter from the French Foreign Legion who is on the run from authorities. He helps damsel in distress Dominique, who has been taken hostage by a group of terrorists. Thomas is wounded but manages to escape after killing the guard who inflicted the injury. Dominique gives Thomas money to escape to France after he secures her freedom, but he is caught between the Foreign Legion and the terrorists seeking revenge.
Alain Delon
as Thomas Vlassenroot
Lea Massari
as Dominique Servet
Georges Géret
as Le lieutenant Fraser
Maurice Garrel
as Pierre Servet
Robert Castel
as Amerio
Viviane Attia
as Maria
Robert Bazil
as Father of Maria
Paul Pavel
as Félicien
Camille de Casabianca
as Rose-Marie (uncredited)
Alain Cavalier
as Un passant à Lyon (uncredited)
Pierre Collet
as Le policier au barrage (uncredited)
Edith Garnier
as La servante de l'auberge (uncredited)
