In the 16th century, as Flanders is invaded by the Spanish, Till the Mischievous uses stratagems to enter the service of Ferdinand Alvare de Toledo, Duke of Alba, and from there organize resistance against the invaders.
Gérard Philipe
as Till l’Espiègle
Jean Vilar
as Duke of Albe
Fernand Ledoux
as Claes, sower
Nicole Berger
as Nèle
Jean Carmet
as Lamme
Jean Debucourt
as Cardinal
Erwin Geschonneck
as 'Bras d’Acier'
Wilhelm Koch-Hooge
as Prince of Orange
Robert Porte
as Captain Juan
Georges Chamarat
as Simon Praet
Raymond Souplex
as Grippesous
Françoise Fabian
as Esperanza
